The Final Arrangement
“A man answered, with a sharpness to his tone.“Irwin, is that you? It’s Quincy McKay.”Irwin came out of the office and peered up to the front of the store. “Oh, Quincy. LaDonna’s not here I’m afraid. She’s gone to the chiropractor.”“Oh, well I was just going to help finish putting the office together. I suppose I could do it without her.”“Uh, I don’t know if that’s such a good idea. You know Mother will be the one using the computer, and I, well this just isn’t a good time. You’ll have to... come back later.”Irwin glanced at his watch then turned his body to look back into the office. He returned his attention to me and sighed, his mouth wrenched into a crooked line.“Okay, no problem, I can come back,” I said. I moved toward the front door. No, no, no, I didn’t want to come back. I wanted information now. Since I had been connected to the unsolved murder of Derrick Gibbons I needed to gather the information that would clear me of any involvement. I wasn’t sure Irwin would be of any help to me, but that switch grass pamphlet was too much of a coincidence. It could also be a clue. I wasn’t sure about what, but it was something.I turned back and said, “I’ll have to call LaDonna before I come next time. I’m sorry to have interrupted. I’ll see you later.”“Okay, yes goodbye.” He walked toward me wearing a patronizing half smile and shaking his head.MoreLess
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