“I’m sure that paying the asking price by cashier’s check helped.” If Martha’s tone was a little sardonic, it was at least subtle.
“You don’t approve,” Clark stated the obvious while leading his mom into the large, airy kitchen whose built-in breakfast nook provided the only available seating
Is it because he’s being too carefree with his money?
I’m not sure I understand why he’s necessary. If you want to stay in Metropolis, why can’t you just do it as you?
Well, she already didn't approve of *two* personalities. Now her son has *four*.
Clark’s eyebrows climbed into his hairline and his eyes opened wide. “Meet her?” he squeaked. Then, lowering his voice back into its normal range, he managed, “Who said anything about meeting her?”
Michael