Patricia Rockwell - Essie Cobb 04 - Ghosted by Patricia Rockwell

Author:Patricia Rockwell [Rockwell, Patricia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery: Cozy - Humor - Senior Sleuths - Illinois
ISBN: 1939816009
Publisher: Cozy Cat Press
Published: 2013-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

“I’m just checking on your memory,” replied Marjorie.

“It’s Monday, Marjorie,” replied Essie. “Just after lunch. The four of us just signed up for the field trip to the Tippleton haunted house, apparently minutes before Sue Barber was going to cancel the whole thing! How could I possibly forget that? And, we’ve verified possible nefarious activities of the elusive Mr. Troy.”

“Yes, the old Essie is back,” said Marjorie, giving Essie a friendly pat on the back.

“I’m back, Marjorie,” said Essie. “And I’m not letting a little memory loss or some dumb imaginary rodent get the better of me.”

“That a girl, Essie!” said Opal with a fist punch.

“So, ladies?” asked Marjorie. “Anyone for a game of cards? Or do you all have things to do?”

“I’m afraid I have things to do,” said Opal. “My daughter is coming in a bit to take me to my eye doctor.”

“I need to call my son,” said Marjorie. “It’s been a long time since he’s called me, and I’m tired of waiting to hear from him.”

“Good for you, Marjorie!” said Opal. “Thankless children!”

“Oh, he’s a good son,” added Marjorie. “Just busy.”

Essie knew that Marjorie’s son was a busy person but, still, she thought that he could—and should—make some time to call his mother from time to time. Even so, Marjorie was not one to complain and always had an upbeat attitude.

“And you, Essie?” Opal asked.

“Oh, my!” Essie cried. “I just remembered. Since it’s Monday—not Sunday like I had thought—I guess that means I have my standing hair appointment this afternoon.”

“At least it’s not a field trip to go to the Happy Haven beauty parlor!” noted Marjorie. “I just love Bev!”

“Me too,” said Opal. “She’s so friendly.”

“And such a wonderful source of information,” added Essie.

“You mean gossip, Essie?” asked Marjorie. “If anyone knows anything about Happy Haven, it’s Bev. I mean, she’s been here almost as long as Happy Haven has been around.”

“She’s a fixture,” said Essie. With that, the four women bid each other adieu and turned their walkers and wheelchair and headed off to their own places.

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