"I won't, Ben! I promise!" Richard said quickly.

"Good," Ben said with a nod. "Now, for the second reason I came here to speak to you." Richard's eyes showed his nervousness once more.

"After unveiling the first statue on the property of Alexis and Béatrice's B&B, I was told you made a second bronze statue for your own property. Stephanie agreed to this, I assume?" Ben asked.

Richard nodded, and Ben could see Henry had already made the leap and knew what his question would be. The man's expression showed his concern. Ben sighed.

"You've made a second copy of the new life-sized sculpture, haven't you?"

Richard's mouth worked then...