In telling her about Rose and the boys, he'd tried very hard not to let his voice break.

All will want something different, and the only way to help everyone, whatever they might already know about roses, is to start at the beginning.

But first a few facts about Rose are in order.

The two men had shaken hands and given each other the news about Rose.

He was talking about Rose, for both of them were gazing at her.

Besides, the most important matter at the moment was the news about Rose and the letter.

June is all about roses and there are two important events taking place this month.

He worried then about Rose, and what she knew or guessed.

She's already forgotten all about Rose, never speaks her name.

She can be called for more information about Rose.