Motherlode
“He ignored the setting, which was lazy with midafternoon, and even his companions, who sat around the table murmuring among themselves. The head he rested against the wood paneling was filled with storms and darkness.
Two days, he thought, and we’re still no closer to calculating a way to get Doc back.
“Well,” said Ricky, crossing his arms on the table and resting his chin on them. “At least the Crazy Dogs haven’t made a play for us yet.”
J.B. took off his glasses and polished them ...with a handkerchief not only laundered but pressed by Dark Lady’s employees.
“Reckon that’s a worse sign than a good one,” he said. “Means they’re up to something.”
“If only we were,” Mildred stated.
“Now, Mildred,” Krysty said sharply, “you know that’s unfair.”
“I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to criticize.MoreLess
Two days, he thought, and we’re still no closer to calculating a way to get Doc back.
“Well,” said Ricky, crossing his arms on the table and resting his chin on them. “At least the Crazy Dogs haven’t made a play for us yet.”
J.B. took off his glasses and polished them ...with a handkerchief not only laundered but pressed by Dark Lady’s employees.
“Reckon that’s a worse sign than a good one,” he said. “Means they’re up to something.”
“If only we were,” Mildred stated.
“Now, Mildred,” Krysty said sharply, “you know that’s unfair.”
“I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to criticize.MoreLess
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