On the eve of her wedding, Hazel Bell called her mother, thousands of miles away. Her mother paused, stunned, but didn't press her with questions; she knew her daughter well. With a calm, reassuring tone, she readily agreed, "Alright. I'm getting older anyway, and this business will end up in your hands sooner or later. The sooner you come, the sooner you can adjust."

• Running Away from Marriage, Leaving Deception Behind