Madison Johns - Agnes Barton 05 - Treasure in Tawas by Madison Johns

Author:Madison Johns [Johns, Madison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery: Cozy - Senior Sleuths - Michigan
ISBN: 9781495344305
Publisher: Outrageous Books
Published: 2014-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Andrew showed up early the next morning. I originally intended to give him the cold shoulder, but since Anna would be accompanying us home, I decided against it. I was ready to leave, and so was Anna. His eyes widened when he spotted the young woman, but he ran around to open the door for her. Once we were all settled in the LX, he drove us home. Initially, I had worried about the fact that I was bringing home someone I didn’t know. I thought about how unwise that could be, but I couldn’t help myself. Anna reminded me of a child with her waif-like looks and her long brown hair trailing in her face. She had the largest brown eyes I had ever seen. In a nutshell, she was runway ready. With a little polishing, she could have the look of a supermodel.

We strolled into the cabin, and I gave our guest the grand tour. Anna shot Andrew a sidelong look, and she asked who he was.

“That’s Andrew, my boyfriend. He’s one of the good guys. He’s an attorney.”

Her lips formed a big, “Oh,” and she sat on the couch, bouncing on the cushion a bit. My heart just melted. She reminded me of a child, not the woman of twenty I surmised her to be. I grilled burgers and served them with a bag of barbeque potato chips. From the way Anna gobbled hers up, I wondered when she had last had a decent meal.

Eleanor grinned as she ate and asked, “So, where are we off to today?”

“You’re planning to leave so soon after being released from the hospital?” Andrew asked frowning. “Why am I not surprised?”

I wasn’t about to get into this is Andrew now. If he had been all that concerned about me, he wouldn’t have left the hospital the way he had last night. “Hidden Cove,” I told Eleanor. “Word is that’s where Mel Pifton hangs out.”

“Who?” Anna asked.

“He’s a man we’re planning to question about a recent murder.”

Anna’s eyes widened. “Mildred Winfree’s murder?” she asked.

“Yes, how did you know?”

“Well, it was on the news. It’s not like there are all that many murders in a small town such as this.”

“So you’re not from here, then?”

“Oh, no. I live in Saginaw. Conner brought me up here for vacation, but I guess it didn’t turn out that way. I sure hope he doesn’t find me here.”

I patted Anna’s hand. “Not to worry. I promise you’re safe now.”

“Unless he wants to meet my little friend,” Eleanor said with menacing intent. “I pack a firearm, you know.”

“You do? Wow, you two really are amazing for women your age.” She bit her fist and apologized. “I didn’t mean that the way it sounded, honest.”

“I know you didn’t, dear. We’ll be out most of the day, but the fridge is packed full of food. Why not soak up some rays? This cabin is secluded, with its own private beach.”

“Gosh, that sure is great, but I burn so easily.”

El retrieved sunscreen while I changed into white cropped pants with a yellow shirt for our outing.

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