The Sixpenny Cross Collection by Victoria Twead

Author:Victoria Twead [Twead, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ant Press
Published: 2020-04-23T22:00:00+00:00

“Oh,” said PC Stan Cooper, “I see a dog has been found? Who’s looking after it?”

“Bella Tait,” said Jayne. “Actually, I was just going to take down that card and rewrite it a little. Bella phoned me a few minutes ago and it seems that the poor dog was not only homeless, but pregnant. She just gave birth to seven puppies under Bella’s stairs.”

“Oh my goodness,” said Stan as he tried to pull on his leather policemen’s gloves.

It was December, and the wind was cold. Wearing gloves when riding a bike in such cold was a necessity. A few minutes earlier his gloves had fitted him perfectly but now they were proving to be a struggle to pull on.

“I think you’ve got your gloves on the wrong hands,” observed Jayne.

Stan Cooper’s clumsiness was legendary amongst the residents of Sixpenny Cross. Like his father before him, he was an excellent policeman and well suited to the village where crime was rare and an understanding of the locals essential. He was liked by all, and his clumsiness was regarded with affection and accepted.

“Thanks,” said Stan, switching the gloves over and successfully pulling them on. “Please wish Miss Tait well with those pups. I may even take one off her hands later if she’s looking to find homes for them.”

He put his policeman’s helmet back on, and left the shop.

Jayne rewrote the card.

Found

Very pregnant, medium-sized brown and white, long-haired mongrel dog. Friendly and well-trained.

Please apply within.

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