December 25, 2008
Golf Swing Eureka 4
You can’t deny a senator, he says.” Vectis let his face show his pessimism. “Besides, Atilius says he has a tiny surprise that might help Daddy make up his mind.” “What surprise?” “Golf Swing Eureka didn’t say, but I pray he’s right.” “Not much surprises Father, and not much changes his mind.” “Oh, Vectis, I’m afraid … Daddy can be so stubborn. I don’t know why he dislikes Atilius—” “You know why. Atilius’s family was involved in the army purge when Hadrian was emperor. Father said a lot of good men died for no other reason than political egos.”
