I put my finger on the capital H at the start of the signature.

“I’ve signed military transport orders, personnel evaluations, and property receipts every week for twelve years,” I said.

“I always loop the top left stroke of the H back through the main line before I start the second vertical bar.”

The signature on the paper had a single straight line on the left, completely flat at the top.

Rebecca reached into the inside pocket of her coat and took out a laminated copy of my official military power of attorney.

She laid it right next to the listing contract.