Chapter 5

“I’d have to devote everything to it. I’d have to practice several hours a day, but I don’t have time for that, nor the money to pay a teacher. I do spend most weekends playing with a quartet at the museum. Sometimes we even get hired for concerts in other places. Unfortunately, that doesn’t pay the bills.”

“So your job at Platinum Boutique is just a stopgap.” She peered at me.

“It seems so.”

“I’d like to hear you play sometime. Are you performing this weekend?”

“Yes. At the City Museum of Classical Art. Seven on Saturday and three o’clock Sunday afternoon.”

“Does that pay well?” she asked.

“Not really. It’s pocket change to give me some money to do things like go to the movies, or out for a drink.

“You can always come here for a drink. It doesn’t cost money. I take payment in other ways.”

My eyes must have been wide. Car whooped at my reaction.