No one in all Raymond, including the Rectangle, felt Loreen's death more keenly than Virginia.

It came like a distinct personal loss to her.

That short week while the girl had been in her home had opened Virginia's heart to a new life.

She was talking it over with Rachel the day after the funeral.

Thee were sitting in the hall of the Page mansion.
"I am going to do something with my money to help those women to a better life." Virginia looked over to the end of the hall where, the day before, Loreen's body had lain.