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Back to the library (Tales from the SSC&B)

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The librarian, called Deborah, (not Deb, or Debbie), and the red-headed writer, aka the Raconteuse, were almost back to the library building again; they’d had a lovely, languid lunch in the Six-Sentence-Café-and-Bistro, they had looked out to the river, the water and the sky were more than blue, and not a cloud in sight, as they smiled, but then they both said, ‘come on, back to business,’ as they grinned.

They spread the various ancient books and maps around the large table, ‘where would you like to start,’ as Deborah put her pince-nez on, ‘always better to see,’ she remarked; while the Raconteuse bend over that very odd map, then she looked across to her, ‘you haven’t seen this before, even though you’ve been here for many years… is that right?’ – Deborah nodded.

‘I can’t really explain it with this strange map,’ said the Raconteuse, ‘but it seems to move around… look, watch it, but be careful, since earlier it almost made me shiver.’

‘Hmm, indeed, but at least I am a librarian so you don’t need to worry, you are secure in the knowledge that nothing bad would happen to you – trust me, I have been to many places, as have you, I imagine, since you’re a writer.’

The Raconteuse suddenly said, ‘it’s getting rather stuffy, shall I open a window?’ – not wanting to admit that she’d hardly been anywhere.

‘Yes, of course,’ said Deborah, although she kept looking at the map, staring… and staring, ‘mesmerising, isn’t it.’

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57 thoughts on “Back to the library (Tales from the SSC&B)”

  5. The librarian is called Deborah, not Deb, not Debbie. Reminds me of something… 😂😂

    Also, the Red-Headed-Writer has been to many places…through her writing. She can be happy about that at least. 😉 The two of them are now going to a new place together. Nice installment Chris.

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    • I am rather pleased about this new person. We like a Deborah… and what she’s wearing too. I’m thinking that the Raconteuse will start to wear some nice cardigans. Good for me too, since it’s autumn now!! 🍂😊

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  20. I daren’t ask what happens if one calls the Librarian, “Debbie”!

    (lunch at the SSC&B is always a treat 😊)
    The Raconteuse and Deborah seem a most excellent investigative team. Between the two of them, I’m confident they’ll get to the bottom of the “mystery map”. Especially important, since the map has an odd effect on the red-headed writer.

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