About the book: 1913 / Bernard Reynolds pulled a chair to the fireplace and carefully sat down in it. Even such a disaster, which he had just read about, couldn't shake his cool. Of course, you need to tell your wife the news, but it will be very difficult. As for him, he was almost happy - despite the rather noticeable inconvenience, it still meant the removal of a barrier that he had found in the way of his search for happiness. Moreover, he knew that Paula herself would have learned about the disaster and realized how useful it could be..