A Study in Temperance (The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance Book 4) by Ichabod Temperance

Author:Ichabod Temperance [Temperance, Ichabod]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: GoldenBear Creative Works
Published: 2014-05-22T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight.

Memoir-able Meanders

Upon the Moors.

“I sure do feel bad for that little ol’ Purvey girl. She’s mighty upset about Mr. RooksPawn gettin’ thrown in the clink. I wonder if there ain’t something a ‘tween them two? What do you think, Miss Plumtartt?”

“Romantic pursuits are normally discouraged in the staff, but I have never held with restraining another’s feelings in affairs of the heart. I must admit to still being uneasy in spite of the assurances of the constabulary that they have, indeed, apprehended the culprit. I share the same misgivings as Miss Purvey. This RooksPawn fellow is innocent. My intuition tells me so and it is never wrong.”

“I ain’t ruled out an intruder having committed the deed. May I issue firearms to the remaining male staff? I’d like to plot a sentry system through the night so that someone is always awake and at guard in the house.”

“A capital plan, Mr. Temperance. I trust to your decisions in this area.”

“I got a couple of revolvers for the WilloughSickle brothers and a smaller pistol for Mr. Manlington.”

“Tee, hee! Loooks at me! Bang! Bang! Oh, Oi’m’s a real cowboy now, I am! Tee, hee!”

“OOOOOOOOOh! I just simply must be the one to carry this adorable little derringer. Isn’t it just too divine with its precious rhinestone encrusted handle! How I wish for a spring loaded delivery system that could lie hidden away up one’s sleeve. ~huh-sigh.~ I shall have to make do by tucking it into one of my vest pockets, thusly, eh, hem?”

“I’ll takes the first watch, Master Ichabod.”

“Thanks, Jabez. I’ll relieve you in a couple of hours, buddy.”

I reckon I’ll retire back to my room. Gee, my head is swimming with all the strange occurrences in the house. I wish we had my friend … my … almost friend from London to help us. He was such a fine and smart fella. I bet he would know just what to do in a situation such as ours.

What’s this in my pocket? Oh yeah, it’s that heavy duty ladle for difficult soup. I like the the thumb lever. It could be useful in a number of applications. That London detective was hankering for some tools to help in his investigation. He wanted a magnifying glass. I betcha with my familiarity in goggle design, I could whoop up a little something that he would really like. I think I could add some features that he might appreciate, just in case we ever run into him again.

“Let’s see if I have everything I need. Ladle, lens, ‘lectrics. Yessir, thought ought to do her.”

- - -

“Good morning, Mr. Temperance.”

“Good morning, Miss Plumtartt, Ma’am.”

“Did you sleep well, sir?”

“Not a lot, but good enough, I reckon. I had a little project I was working on in my room between sentry watches with the boys. How about you?”

“Mine was a restless night. I thought I would assist Miss Wallaby with the preparation of breakfast, and instruct her on some cooking and kitchen basics, but she is nowhere to be found.

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