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Tramping the streets…

Chris Hall47 Comments

Paris Photographer – Louis Paulin

‘Well, this is a stroke of luck,’ muttered the red-headed woman to the two gargoyles, ‘see that Inspector Clouseau, he’s still walking around that busy boulevard, still walking briskly along, while swinging his truncheon happily, and taking no notice about anything at all, and that’s perfect, don’t you think,’ as she grinned.

‘Still,’ said the red-headed woman, ‘we’re not quite there yet, but I do remember exactly where that small shop is, and I’m sure he’ll still be there, also I’ll never forget his name, Monsieur Bourbon, so let’s get moving, as the two gargoyles agreed, while they continued to hold their small satchels very tightly.

Meanwhile, Mr Cushing and The Old One had commandeered the large kitchen – Francis had poked his head around the door to say, ‘be my guest, I’m sure you are both great cooks… sorry, I mean chefs.’

Mr Cushing had explained that he had bought some sirloin from the excellent butcher, ‘looks good, doesn’t it,’ while The Old One said, ‘hmm, very nice and bloody,’ as his fangs appeared for a moment, but then he said, ‘of course, we need to cook this, and nicely.’

‘Okay, let’s get to business,’ said Mr Cushing, ‘we’ll cube the beef since we have been hankering to make some delicious curry – not too hot but really creamy.

Meantime, the red-headed woman pushed open the tingly bell in that shop; Monsieur Bourbon was right next to the door, he cupped her face in his hands and then kissed her forehead.

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47 thoughts on “Tramping the streets…”

  14. ok, good installment… my favorite characters (the red-headed woman) and, of course, the gargoyles

    so with the intro of a new character, Mr. Bourbon, I took an extra sip of my morning Vellocet … anticipating a bit of excitement

    but damn! Warning Un-Expected Swerve onto Cliffhanger Boulevard

    lol very nicely done, Chris

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    • Good grief… what were you drinking at that early – am I thinking about the same substance? And including Green Chartreuse (wow).

      But another cliffhanger in that busy boulevard? Well, maybe, but anyway there will be some kind of crash I would think.

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