A Stranger Named Drexel

"No, thanks," Cordelia said, shaking her hand.

"Oh, thank you, sir," the lady whose purse was snatched quickly expressed her gratitude to the man.

"You're welcome, ma'am," the man replied. He looked handsome and cheerful, with a charming smile, dressed stylishly.

Cordelia was momentarily surprised, thinking this young man resembled Gideon in his younger days.

Cordelia had seen those old photos of