Chapter Fifty

Audrey, however, was convinced that many other people beside herself would be prepared to pay quite a reasonable price for Penny's sketches. One afternoon, she borrowed Joey's car and took the portfolio to town. When she came back, she went straight to Penny "

"There's an offer for you from a man who runs an art gallery and bookstore" she said. "He's willing to buy your sketches"

"I can hardly believe it" Penny cried incredulously. "Audrey, you are a sly old thing. Where have you been?"

"Penny, listen, you have to take it. It's such a good offer" Audrey said.

"Of course I know that. It's just so good to be true" Penny laughed. "And the pay is good. I'm so grateful, Audrey. I need the money. Especially now that I have Howard"

For the two weeks preceeding her departure, Penny was glad of the distraction her sketching afforded her. Together with Howard's feeds and the bottles, diape