Robert Allen

I said. "It’s awful." "That’s what I said!" she nodded quickly. "Connor, don’t tell anyone about it, okay? It’s supposed to be the police thing." "You know me, Gail", I smiled with numb lips. "Mum’s the word." "I know", she smiled widely. "Are you leaving?" "Yeah", I said absent mindedly. "I think I am coming down with a cold…" She took a quick step back as if I just informed her that I have leprosy. "Oh dear! I am very susceptible to all the germs, you know! I hope you are feeling better though!" "Thanks", I nodded and looked at the paper in