Not Wife Material

Inside a cozy private room, it was just the two of us. Nearby, a cage held a few small birds, including a chatty crow that greeted everyone with, "Congratulations on getting rich!" and then, "Beautiful lady!"

I leaned against the window with my coffee cup, playfully teasing the crow.

The crow hopped around, squawking, "Congratulations on getting rich!" over and over.

Alistair sat in a chair nearby