Spite House by Johnny Compton

Author:Johnny Compton [Compton, Johnny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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After Eric left to return to the Masson House, Eunice went into the study nearest her bedroom, locked the door, and called Neal Lassiter.

“Hello, hello, Dame Eunice,” he said.

“Hello, Neal. You sound in good spirits.”

“I was until you uttered that awful s-word.”

She grinned. “Get used to hearing it. You have to know that that’s what I’m calling about.”

“I see. So you’re telling me the time has finally come?”

“I think it’s right around the corner.”

“Hm,” he said, then hesitated before shocking her with, “You truly think that poor man and his girls are going to stick around long enough to get you your ‘proof’?”

Her smile faded. “You’ve talked to Millie.”

“She gave me a call telling me to give you a call to talk you out of this. I’ve been meaning to, I just got busy.”

“Yes, I’m sure it’s time-consuming finding subjects to ridicule for the next season of The Faithless Egotist Hour.”

She could almost hear him tilt his head and frown at her through the phone. “I’m offended that you left ‘Heathen’ out of my show’s title.”

“I offer my apologies, and presume you’ll accept.”

“When haven’t I?” he said.

“Good, because I really do believe this is going to happen this time,” Eunice said. “This family is not like the others.”

“Of course not,” he said, “for starters they’re a family, not hack filmmakers or reality show wannabes looking for a shortcut to fame. That should trouble you, Eunice, not make you feel like ‘this is the one.’”

Eunice said, “What about it should trouble me? I know that you of all people aren’t about to tell me they’re in danger because the house could be haunted.”

“You have me there.”

“I know I do. I suspect that’s the real reason why you hadn’t called yet. You have to know I wouldn’t actually put this family in harm’s way.”

“I know you wouldn’t intentionally hurt anyone.”

“And how would I accidentally do it, Neal? Anyway, the children aren’t even going to be staying in the house anymore. They’ll be staying with me. And their father has agreed to stay in that house—safe and sound—long enough for me to be able to make a believer out of you.”

“Well, I hope that day comes soon, because I can’t wait to flip you over to the rational side of the world.”

“Just be ready to fly down here when I make the call,” Eunice said, “and expect it to be soon.”

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