Eino Tarvas did not really believe Vivian was serious. First of all, he couldn't believe she actually had that much cash on hand to willy nilly advance him such a large amount. Secondly, even if she did have that much money in her bank account, and able to spend as much, he couldn't believe she would be willing to part with such a huge sum as a result of what in essence was a merely one night stand, albeit a very erotic one. However, there was nothing to lose in playing along with her presumed offered generosity as authentic, so long as they got to the bank by the appointment time so he could make his loan application presentation in the alternative.
Accordingly, he replied, "Well OK then, but still, it's imperative we get to the bank by ten. In case there is a mix up on your end in the transferring of funds, I can still negotiate, if need be, a temporary loan. You see my neighbor is most anxious to sell as soon as possible, and as we had settled on the purchase price, I agreed that as soon as I was able, I would transfer the purchase monies to his lawyer's trust account. That way I could take immediate legal possession of his farm tomorrow, after all the necessary documents are executed and registration of the sale is registered. If I cannot go through with the sale by the end of business day tomorrow, he'll entertain offers from other buyers. He intimated that he had a better offer already lined up, but of course he may be bluffing. Still, I don't want to take any chances. It is an opportunity I wouldn't want to miss out on."
Vivian was not offended by his undisguised but understandable skepticism towards the sincerity as well as the genuineness not to mention the practicality of her offer to advance the monies. So, she just smiled, and responded, "Well I guess we better make haste then."
The ensuing activity proceeded more or less as Vivian had anticipated. At the Läänemets residence, she procured her financial documents and information to enable her to advance funds to Eino Tarvas. She also gathered up an infant backpack, and a stroller in order to take Maia along. She surely did not want to importune the hospitality of the Läänemets needlessly. She was especially grateful that Marika had baby-sat Maia overnight without a hint of protest. She also managed to breastfeed Maia and change her clothes suitable for the business meeting at the bank.
They arrived at the bank about fifteen minutes before the original scheduled appointment time. Around 10:00 AM, being the original appointment time, the transfer of monies was confirmed, and deposited into Eino's bank account. Thus, he was spared the difficult task of negotiating his previously planned bank loan. Pursuant to the prior agreement with the neighbor, they then visited the lawyer's office to hand over the negotiated sale price. Thus, arrangements were finalized for legal possession to be put into effect the next day.
Needless to say, Eino Tarvas was pleasantly shocked at this sudden change in his good fortune. He actually had a difficult time in believing in the reality of the situation. He pinched himself to make sure he was not in a dream, but nevertheless he still had doubts about the reality. As he viewed the physical balance now shown in his bank account, he replied. "Oh my God! You really had that much money! You've actually been able to send that money so that I don't have to borrow from the bank. And now I've acquired the adjacent farm. How wonderful you are!"
In reply Vivian elected to become poetic. She parodied a romantic verse as she responded:
"Hush my sweet Eino
I sent a single flower, since we met
I chose a message so tenderly
A deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew still wet
One perfect rose"
That response astonished Eino. He was susceptible to the universal consensus that America was a land of wealth, and thus Vivian's monetary generosity was perhaps not that unduly surprising. Still that insouciant reply reinforced his notion that she acknowledged that there was the existence of a magical chemistry between them. Their attraction to each other would portent an affair beyond a mere one night stand notwithstanding the long distance of separation between their home residences.
With that in mind, he said, "Your message sure went beyond one perfect rose. In any case, I had originally intended the whole of this day to be negotiating with bank officials for the loan and arranging for the transfer of funds for the purchase of the farm. Then tomorrow I intended to devote to spending the monies borrowed for purchasing some farm equipment and cows plus finalizing the documents to transfer ownership of the farm. Since the negotiation phase with the bank proved to be of a brief duration, the rest of this day is free for me to entertain you, and still stay on my schedule for my trip here. So, I suggest we have a luncheon or brunch as you Americans would call it. Then I would give you a tour of our nation's capital city. Thereafter, we can have dinner and perhaps end the evening again at my hotel room."