Well, here he was, striding through the city to the end of the work day. It was an earlier one and he was more than ready to get back to work sorting out the house a bit. New homes needed so much care and attention.

What stopped him was the music. Stopped him and brought him close as the girl played. He considered her music for a while before stepping forward at a good break in the song.

"A lovely song for so sad a face."