The Case of the Graceful Goldens by B R Snow

Author:B R Snow [Snow, B R]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: cozy mystery
ISBN: 9781942691143
Published: 2017-04-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

The arena had pretty much emptied out by the time we retrieved Captain and Chloe. I hugged my mom on her way out, helped our crew pack up, then we chatted with Jill and were happy to hear that five dogs had been adopted during the day. Then Josie and I headed back inside the arena and made our way to the converted supply closet where Alexandra was finishing up the last of her paperwork. Chloe sat down next to me as I worked my way into the cramped space and stood next to the small desk. Captain and Josie were relegated to the doorway since there was no absolutely no room for them.

“I’m almost done,” Alexandra said, scribbling notes furiously on a series of forms.

“Long day for you,” I said.

“Yes, for a show this size there would normally be at least three judges, but I managed to get through it. And it was a very good show,” she said, tapping the forms into a neat stack and sliding them into her bag. “Did you have any luck finding the people who are trying to steal Lucky and Lucy?”

“No, we completely whiffed on that.”

“And nothing has happened at the Inn?”

“Absolutely not. And we called every half-hour to get an update,” I said. “Your dogs are fine. And Josie and I would like to invite you to stay with us until you leave for home.”

“Out of concern that those people will try again?” Alexandra said.

“That’s part of it,” I said, shrugging. “But we thought you might be more comfortable there than in a motel.”

“I’m quite used to motels,” she said, smiling. “I really don’t want to put you out. I’m sure we’ll be fine.”

“At least stay for dinner when you stop by to pick them up,” Josie said.

“That I can do,” Alexandra said.

Chloe emitted a soft guttural growl that lasted several seconds.

“What’s the matter, girl?” I said, rubbing her head. “I know we’re a bit late with your dinner, but there’s no need to grumble.”

Chloe continued her low growl. I glanced around the closet and looked at Josie. She didn’t see me because she was looking down at Captain who was also beginning to growl.

“What the heck is up with these two?” I said.

“No idea.”

Then Chloe starting barking and stood on her back legs with her front paws planted on the desk. She was staring up at the open ceiling, and her barks turned into a snarl. I glanced up, caught a glimpse of a hand, then saw one of the boxes on the catwalk above begin to drop. I jerked Chloe back by the collar with one hand and used the other to pull Alexandra out of her chair. She stumbled forward a few steps before Josie caught her, and the box from above loudly crashed on top of the chair where Alexandra had just been sitting.

“Okay, this is not good,” I said, as I heard the sound of footsteps on the catwalk. “We need to get into the hallway where at least we’ll have a roof over our heads.

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