A Crossworder's Delight
“Charleston Chew knew all about the pilfered painting? I could never keep a secret for sixty years. I mean, that’s a really, really, really long time.… And it makes him an accessory to a crime, I guess, too, doesn’t it?” E.T. was supposedly helping Belle prepare one of the crossword desserts as he spoke. In fact, what he was doing was scrutinizing the cookbook puzzles while munching away on some of the raw ingredients listed in “Christmas Current.”
“It’s Mr. Charles Chew, not Charleston, E.T.” B...elle chortled. “And if you don’t stop sneaking pecans and currants, I’m not going to have enough to make this cake for Ms. Leonetti’s holiday party.”
“And I can go with you and Rosco? Like, really and truly? I’ve never been to a grown-up party before.”
“If it’s okay at home, it’s fine with us.” When E.T. failed to respond, Belle pressed him. “You did ask your folks, didn’t you? The party’s tomorrow night.”
“Sure … yeah … I got approval and everything.…”MoreLess
“It’s Mr. Charles Chew, not Charleston, E.T.” B...elle chortled. “And if you don’t stop sneaking pecans and currants, I’m not going to have enough to make this cake for Ms. Leonetti’s holiday party.”
“And I can go with you and Rosco? Like, really and truly? I’ve never been to a grown-up party before.”
“If it’s okay at home, it’s fine with us.” When E.T. failed to respond, Belle pressed him. “You did ask your folks, didn’t you? The party’s tomorrow night.”
“Sure … yeah … I got approval and everything.…”MoreLess
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