That got me a serious look. "Good question. I like that. No surprises. I'll be a silent investor. It's my girl's job to make it pay. I do have an ulterior motive." He waited to see if I'd bite.

"I hope so. She's all you've got. I'd expect no less."

"Damned straight. I'm hoping I can convince her to keep educating herself, at least in this business. And it so happens I only live a few miles from here. She'll be nearby where I can keep an eye on her."

What can I say? I liked the guy. And I had a certain fondness for his daughter. "Let me run...