Grevy Danger by Victoria Tait

Author:Victoria Tait [Tait, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kanga Press
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Sixteen

Rose lifted her cup, listening to the conversation at the table behind Chloe.

Guy said, “I bought a sheep on the way up as you suggested…”

“Alive?” asked Alex.

“Of course it was alive. A dead sheep is little use to a Samburu tribesman. Our friend was delighted. Showed me the spot near the river where a small pride of lions hang out. We also found a leopard. On the eastern side of Koitogor, near the desert rose shrub we inspected last time.”

“That’s great news. You did pay him? Besides the sheep?” The men paused as their coffees were placed on the table. They didn’t look up, but waited until the waitress left.

Guy answered. “I did. He demanded double, twenty thousand shillings.”

Alex whistled. “Chancer. Did you pay him?”

Guy placed his cup back on the table. “Thought it best to. Don’t want any trouble at the moment. On the plus side, he agreed to send a group of dancers to entertain our guests in the evening.”

Guy stretched his arms. “How long do we have to hang around in Nanyuki? I could do with returning to Nairobi.”

“Until Friday’s memorial service. The police said we can leave after that,” replied Alex.

Guy rolled his shoulders. “I didn’t think they were investigating Eloise’s death.”

“Just routine, apparently. Mostly paperwork. Daniel Chandler called. They contacted him about Eloise’s will.”

“How dare they!” Guy slammed the table with his fist.

“Calm down. Daniel was suitably vague. I doubt they’ll probe any further.”

“I hope not.”

A stooped man, his face as weathered as a rock, shambled over to their table. “Young Alex, thought it was you. What’s your tip for the Derby this Sunday?”

Guy stood. “I’m going to the bank.” He walked out of Dorman’s.

“Do you think that means anything?” Chloe flicked her hair, pinning her long locks back with her sunglasses as a cloud passed overhead.

“Don’t know,” said Rose.

Her attention was caught by a movement at the next table. The old man hobbled away. His place was taken by Hellen. She deposited a number of shopping bags before settling at the table opposite Alex. She clasped her hands together. “I hope you weren’t discussing horse racing. You know we can’t afford it. Have you paid Eddie last month’s training fees?”

“Not yet.” Alex mumbled something else which Rose didn’t catch.

Hellen exclaimed. “Oh, Alex, this has to stop. Why not sell Desert Rose? She has breeding, could make a good brood mare. Use the money to pay Eddie. You will also have to start paying off your bill with the Mwaria family. No more betting, my dear.”

A voice said, “I thought you landed a gamble this weekend.”

“Shut up, Guy. Did you get some money from the bank?” Guy sat down next to Hellen. He gulped his coffee.

“Isn’t that cold?” Hellen asked.

“As the grave. Be patient. We’ll have the money soon.”

Chloe and Rose eyed each other with raised eyebrows.

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