He wanted to make sure that Jonah understood the urgency to have those cottages ready for habitation by midweek at the latest. When Judy had asked why the sudden hurry, Harry had told her that he was going to need the actors for rehearsals all day every day and they should have their own quiet place to go back to between sessions. “But what about the tearoom?” “Miss Nola has had ample time to find help. I’ve been as patient as I can, but I can’t ask my performers to continue to pull double duty. I’ll stop by the tearoom tomorrow and let Miss Nola know that she has three days to find replacements.” Judy Lang was already reaching for her shawl as he left, and he knew that she wouldn’t wait until morning to make sure Nola heard the news. It was fine with him, he decided as he pedaled back to his own cottage. It would save him a trip and was the first step in severing all ties with Nola. His cousin had counseled him to pray and listen. Well, he had prayed on the ride back to ’Sconset from her house.
