Shadow Gambit
Page 21
by Drake, Adam
I chuckled. “Not at all, Constable. Now I will take my leave. There are newspapers to be read and I am behind on them.”
“Would you like me to drive you?”
I looked up at the morning sky, bright and happy. “No. I think I will walk, thank you. Spent too much time in dark, dank places. I need the light to help with my complexion.”
I turned and walked toward the road.
Fairfax called after me, “What if we need your help on a case? Can I call on you?”
I turned and gave Fairfax my most mischievous grin. “You can call on me any time, Fairfax. But only on one condition.”
“Name it.”
“Next time,” I said “bring biscuits.” And with the satchel over my shoulder I walked off into the morning sunshine.
END.