Pretty, Hip, & Venomous by Madison Johns

Author:Madison Johns [Johns, Madison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-09-29T05:00:00+00:00

“Good morning,” Agnes greeted as Kimberly’s niece opened the door of the chalet.

Eleanor puffed up the walkway to catch up and smiled at the child.

Katie ran back inside. She’d left the door wide open, so Agnes and Eleanor entered and secured it properly.

They walked in the direction of Kimberly’s musical laughter and entered the kitchen. Baby Abigail held a tendril of Kimberly’s long and flowing hair tightly in her grasp.

“Ouch,” Kimberly said kissing Abigail on the top of the head. When she finally was able to work her hair loose she greeted them, “Hello, ladies. I hope you had a good night’s sleep.”

“I slept like a log,” Eleanor admitted.

“And snored like a bear,” Agnes added. “But I must admit I was so tired that it didn’t take long to drift off to sleep.”

Kimberly pursed her lips. “Did you happen to pay Mrs. Barry a visit yet?”

“Oh no. We thought it would be better if we all went,” Agnes said.

“Agnes thinks Mrs. Barry won’t go off on us if you’re there.” Eleanor smiled.

“I’m not so sure about that, but she might be in a good mood today.”

“Well, she did have some male companionship last night.”

“We don’t know that, Eleanor,” Agnes scolded her.

“Sorry, I just think it would be funny. You know Mrs. Barry is quite the grump.”

“Yes, and I believe she prefers it that way.”

“She does,” Kimberly said.

Kimberly turned back to Abigail and watched closely as Katie fed the baby her bottle. “Am I doing it right?” Katie asked with a huge smile.

“You’re doing it just right,” Kimberly encouraged her. “You’ve been a big help with the baby.”

Betsie strolled into the room. “I can take over now, Kimberly.”

Kimberly sighed. “Okay, but I’ll try to be back earlier than last night.”

Betsie’s hands slipped to her hips. “It’s not like you came back at midnight. You really don’t need to rush, I’ve got this.”

“I know you do, but I still … .”

“Worry? Of course you’ll worry, but I know solving a case can’t be that easy. Especially when many can go cold.”

“Let’s not think that way,” Kimberly said. “With another bingo coming up, I’m worried.”

“Then we’d better get moving,” Agnes interjected. “I’d rather speak to Mrs. Barry before she gets wind about our little accident last night.”

“Do you think Deputy Danworth would really tell her?” Kimberly asked.

“From his history with you, yes.”

“He certainly has it in for you,” Eleanor put in. “Not very professional for a cop if you ask me.”

Agnes nodded. “Especially when he’s not the sheriff. I wonder why Sheriff Barry is always out of town during investigations?”

“Danworth probably finds a reason for him to leave town or stay gone.”

“You ladies make me laugh.” Kimberly snickered. “You make it sound like it’s a plot to become the next sheriff.”

“It wouldn’t surprise me. Being a cop doesn’t mean you’re on the straight and narrow.”

“It doesn’t mean Danworth is a bad cop, either,” Agnes began. “He’s a little too eager to assign blame, but I believe his heart is in the right place.

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