Haunting Melody
“I wrenched it away. Briley glared at his friend then thundered, “What the hell are you doing here?”
“Same as you.” Izzy leered at us. “Well, perhaps not exactly the same, since it appears the pair of you were engaged in an activity far more pleasurable than skulking in bushes waiting for a scoop but . . . ”
“We weren’t!” I interrupted. “I mean, we were in that house but nothing, we, uh . . . ”
Briley took over for me. “Isaac. Melody and I are in Memphis trying to learn the whereabouts of Denise... and Nevin Dupre. That’s why we were in a brothel. Now then, what’s your story? Slumming? Can’t get a girl?”
Izzy smiled. “I shall explain all, but not here. From what I gathered with the comments you two were exchanging, which I admit I overheard without reluctance or shame, you’re in danger of being pursued by the woman who runs this residence aided by some felon she employs?”
We both nodded. Izzy continued, “Then, my friends, I suggest we adjourn to some place more private.”MoreLess
“Same as you.” Izzy leered at us. “Well, perhaps not exactly the same, since it appears the pair of you were engaged in an activity far more pleasurable than skulking in bushes waiting for a scoop but . . . ”
“We weren’t!” I interrupted. “I mean, we were in that house but nothing, we, uh . . . ”
Briley took over for me. “Isaac. Melody and I are in Memphis trying to learn the whereabouts of Denise... and Nevin Dupre. That’s why we were in a brothel. Now then, what’s your story? Slumming? Can’t get a girl?”
Izzy smiled. “I shall explain all, but not here. From what I gathered with the comments you two were exchanging, which I admit I overheard without reluctance or shame, you’re in danger of being pursued by the woman who runs this residence aided by some felon she employs?”
We both nodded. Izzy continued, “Then, my friends, I suggest we adjourn to some place more private.”MoreLess
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