Anyway, the walk would do her good. Bennett held his hand out and asked, “Have you got some room for candied haw berries, Mrs. Dreskin?"

As she thought about the sour-sweet taste, Claudia's mouth watered involuntarily. She hesitated briefly before taking Bennett's hand and stepping out of the car. "Do they sell candied haw berries here?"

“You'll have to wait and see."

Hand in hand, they strolled across the bridge to the riverside park. Numerous hawkers had set up along the riverbank by eight o'clock in the evening.

Among the vendors were those selling lollipops and candied haw berries.