Evidence in the Echinacea by Dale Mayer

Author:Dale Mayer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Cozy, Mystery
ISBN: 9781773361505
Publisher: Valley Publishing Ltd.
Published: 2019-04-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Wednesday Late Afternoon …

“Sorry, I’ve been very busy,” Doreen corrected. “I did bring more boxes and more clothing, if you want them.”

Wendy nodded. “Yes, but I don’t have any time to sort right now. It’s been crazy busy at the store. Maybe that’s a good thing?”

“For you, it certainly is,” Doreen said.

“I’ve had multiple pieces sell since we brought in your last load. This time, I’ll give you a big closet rod on wheels,” Wendy said. “If you can shuttle that out the back door, just hang up your items and bring them in that way.”

So, they put it at the back door, and Doreen unloaded what she had on hangers; then she brought in the boxes. “I honestly don’t know what to do with this stuff. I hope you like it.” She opened the first box and pulled out silk stockings. Wendy’s face lit with delight. Then Doreen pulled out the lingerie and skimpy nightgowns and some items she didn’t even understand. She held one of them up, and Wendy chuckled.

“Those are old garter systems,” she said. “They’re making a comeback too. I’ll be able to sell this stuff easily. It’s less of a size issue. It’s more of a taste thing.”

“I imagine it is,” Doreen said. “I can’t imagine it’s terribly comfortable.”

“Ah, but for special events …” Wendy said with a cheeky grin. “Leave the boxes. I’ll sort through them, and, well, I’ll let you know as we go.”

“I thought you would call me on Saturday,” Doreen said.

“I’d planned to.” Wendy nodded. “I’m sorry. I just got so busy. I don’t know what’s going on, but business has been very, very good.”

“Any idea if much of my stuff is selling?”

“Let me take a look at the books.” She pulled out her big ledger account and brought up Doreen’s page. “Actually,” she said, “I owe you over four hundred dollars so far, payable at the next quarter.”

Doreen was stunned. “Seriously?”

“Absolutely,” Wendy said. “You’ve given me hundreds of pieces so far. I wouldn’t be surprised if you don’t get two or three times that before we’re done.”

“Sounds lovely to me,” Doreen said in absolute delight. With a wave of her hand, she went back out to her car. There she talked to Mugs. “Isn’t that fantastic?”

Wendy knocked on the window. Doreen rolled it down and said, “Sorry, did I forget something?”

“No,” she said, “not at all. I just wanted to remind you that it’ll still be a few months before you get your money.”

Doreen smiled and said, “I know. That’s why I’m doing gardening jobs in the meantime. I was working for Penny Jordan for the last two days, getting her house ready for photos so she can sell it.”

Wendy stared at Doreen. “She’s selling her house?”

Doreen nodded. “I think it’s just too much after George’s death.”

“She’s had a lot of death in her life,” Wendy said slowly. “I’m glad George was good to her because she had a pretty rough upbringing from what I hear.”

“I heard something about that.

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