Dialogues of the Dead

Authors: Reginald Hill

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“Officially this was to permit his colleagues to attend the ceremony. 'Wrong,' said Charley Penn to Dick Dee. 'It's to force his colleagues to attend the ceremony.' 'I think for once your cynicism misses the mark, Charley,' said Dee. 'Percy had many good qualities, both as a man and a librarian. He'll be genuinely missed.' 'Yeah?' said Penn. 'Either way, it's fucking inconvenient. I can't work in my place with all those hairy workmen banging and shouting and competing whose ghetto-blaster is the... loudest. Any road, with the funeral at one, I don't see why the place needs to be shut all afternoon.' 'It was felt that as a mark of respect. ..' He saw he wasn't impressing the writer so quickly added, 'Also there will be some light refreshment on offer afterwards at the Lichen Hotel, a chance to talk about Percy and celebrate his life. By the time that's over ...' 'Everyone'll be well pissed. But you'll be coming back, I would have thought. A glutton for punishment but not for lunchtime booze.MoreLess Read More Read Less