Eggs in a Casket (A Cackleberry Club Mystery) by Childs Laura

Author:Childs, Laura [Childs, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Group US
Published: 2014-01-07T00:00:00+00:00

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“SUZANNE,” said Toni. She jabbed a broom under one of the tables in the café, trying to snag a few errant crumbs. “I have a favor to ask.”

“What’s that?” asked Suzanne. She was at the counter, stacking teapots into a gray plastic tub.

“Come along with me to the race tonight,” said Toni.

Suzanne turned, a blank look on her face. “What race?” She wondered if there was something she’d missed. Maybe a 10K for the Sesquicentennial?

Toni wrinkled her nose. “You know . . . with Junior? The demolition derby over at Golden Springs Speedway?”

“He’s really racing tonight? Oh dear.”

“Tell me about it,” Toni said in a small voice.

“Why exactly do you want me to come along?” Suzanne decided that Toni either wanted her to mumble prayers for Junior’s safety—or try to talk him out of racing.

Toni shrugged. “Let’s just call it moral support.”

“Won’t Junior think it’s weird if I tag along?” And mumble prayers? Or try to talk him out of racing?

“Aw, he’ll be thrilled. We’ll give you a trucker cap and tell him you’re part of the pit crew.”

“Does Junior have a pit crew?” asked Suzanne.

“You’re lookin’ at her.”

Kit, who’d been listening to their exchange, said, “You really should go, Suzanne. Those races are a lot of fun.”

“You think?” said Suzanne. But deep down she knew it would be a horrible experience. Cars buzzing around a track like angry hornets, rollovers, crashes, sirens and red lights . . . injuries.

“Come on, Suzanne,” said Toni. “Do you really have something better to do?”

Sensing Toni was in desperate need of company, Suzanne gave in and said, “Okay, if you absolutely insist.” But deep down she was really thinking, Yes, I have something better to do. A lot of things would be better. Like reading a book, watching TV, maybe even scrubbing the kitchen floor!

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