Synopsis

Siegfried was eager to extol the virtues of his new personal diary, a meticulously crafted system for managing his time, much to James’s considerable irritation. The demonstration he’d given to Mr. Ripley had been a particular triumph, though it seemed only to fuel James's resentment. But even Siegfried’s morning optimism was dashed when Humphrey, an exuberant Great Dane, bounded into his path.