That week I moved the $4,800 out of the honeymoon arrangement and into my household reserve.

I kept the bank receipt and checked the destination and balance instead of treating the old label as a restriction I had to honor.

The fund had been my separate savings.

Marjorie asked me to verify that through the statements so our financial division did not accidentally include money that belonged to Elliott.

A bank employee later called about the transfer documentation.

I confirmed the ordinary account details through the branch and kept the receipt with my papers.