Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day

~ John W. Howell

Hump Day

 

It is Wednesday Story Time again. Last week we saw Lucas on his knees begging for another chance since it was clear the Widow Murphy was going to fire him for calling her old. I think most of us were a little surprised by his quick personality change. As my grandmother used to say, “A leopard does not change his spots unless there is wetness.” Let’s go and check up on Lucas and see how he is doing.
“Hey, Lucas.”
“Oh Hi sheriff.”
“Don’t let me bother you. Is the Widow ta home?”
“Yes, sir. She is right inside.”
“My goodness son you are pretty high on that ladder.”
“Aw, I’m used to it, sir. Heights don’t bother me.”
“Well, you mind that sun ya hear. With no shirt, you could get quite a burn.”
“Yes, sir. I have sunscreen on. I think I’m good.”
“You know best my boy. I’ll see you later.”
“Thanks, Sheriff. I’ll be here.”
“Ha ha ha. That’s pretty funny.”
“Mrs. Murphy you in the house?”
“Why yes, Seth come on in.”
“Thank you, ma’am. Sure is a hot one today.”
“it is sheriff.”
“That boy Lucas should have a shirt on. He’s going to get sunstroke.”
“I know, sheriff. I told him the same thing. What brings you by?”
“Nothin’ much ma’am. Just wanted to check on you. Seems you were gone for a while.”
“Oh pshaw, sheriff. Went to the store and beauty parlor is all.”
“I know ma’am, but I just got concerned since you’re usually at home what with that new boy working on your house and all.”
“What do you mean?”
“Well he’s from out-of-town, and you never know.”
‘“You run his ID?”
“Yup. Came back clean.”
“So there you are. There is nothing to worry about.”
“Well, except his parents were killed under some strange circumstances.”
“Strange circumstances?”
“Yes. Murdered in their sleep.”
“Oh, my.”

38 thoughts on “Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day”

    1. Unless the killer woke them up, tied them to the bed and did them in one at a time. Oops, may have been a spoiler there. (no wonder I don’t work for the CIA)

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  4. I’m not sure being murdered in your bed would be terribly peaceful, but the plot is thickening nicely, John! Great job!

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      1. It won’t happen when I get down there to take care of you in your dotage! I’ll bring Cinderella with me… nobody messes with Cinderella!

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  5. …and he doesn’t mind heights – Hmmm. Of course, I have no idea what that means and it’s likely to be a diversion, planted here by that evil John Howell. Trying to suck me into the story…and working.

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  6. We can establish one thing…Lucas is good at lying, but on the other hand, so is Widow Murphy. Heck, all of ’em seem to share that common thread. The seed of doubt is planted again. Hmmmm, Did Lucas kill his parents? We shall simply have to wait to find out. 🙂

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