Mischief in New Orleans by Lucy Quinn

Author:Lucy Quinn [Quinn, Lucy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Seaside Story Productions, LLC

14

Evie let out a little gasp when they let themselves back into Gertie’s apartment building. She pointed to a bin of packages sitting in the lobby under the mailboxes. “Look, Dora!”

“Oh, thank the postal gods.” Dora crouched down and eyed the overflowing bin of packages. “The Buddha has to be in here.” Packages rustled as she sorted through the bin. “These are all for Gertie. Maybe today is going to be our lucky day.”

“I sure hope so,” Evie said, feeling a bit of weight lift off her shoulders as they headed to the elevator. There had to be over two dozen packages in the container. Finally, they were going to catch a break. She just knew it.

Once they were safely tucked into Gertie’s apartment, the two of them sat in the middle of the living room with the intent to methodically go through each and every package. Evie noticed Sunshine sprawled on the floor next to them, which wasn’t unusual. But the way she had her paws over her eyes was.

“Sunshine,” Evie cooed. “What is it girl?”

The dog moved one paw, eyed her mistress, and then let out a heavy sigh as if she was exhausted as she covered it again.

“Why is she doing that?” Dora asked as tape tore from a package she was opening.

Evie shook her head, wondering if her precious girl wasn’t feeling well. It had been hot outside. “Maybe she got a little overheated?”

Dora got up and fetched Sunshine a bowl of fresh water. She placed it next to the dog and said, “Go on, Sunshine. Take a drink.”

Sunshine slowly got to her feet, lapped up a bit of water, but then laid back down in the same position.

“I guess she’s fine,” Evie said, knowing that if Sunshine wasn’t feeling good, she’d have some sort of symptoms other than petulance. But she didn’t understand why her girl was acting so strangely. “She’s not panting or vomiting or anything like that.” Evie checked her gums, knowing to check for signs of dehydration. Her gums were pink and looked like they always did. “I think she’s fine. Maybe she’s still out of sorts after seeing Charles.”

Sunshine didn’t move but she did let out a little growl.

Evie laughed. “That must be it. Okay let’s get going on these packages.”

Five designer purses, two vintage trains, three rose-colored vintage vases, a full set of Waterford china, and a dozen other random items later, and they were no closer to finding the Buddha. Evie let out a frustrated sigh. “I can’t believe it didn’t show up today.” She glanced up at Dora, who looked near tears. “Oh, honey. No. We’ll find it. I promise.”

“Maybe, but now we’ve broken the law again,” Dora huffed out and sniffled.

“Huh?” Evie frowned at her friend, wondering what the heck she was going on about.

“Mail fraud! We opened someone else’s mail, Evie. I don’t look good in orange. It is definitely not the new black. And if we don’t end up in the same prison, I’m going to be cleaning the latrines.

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