Witch Is Where Chickens Go To Roost (A Witch P.I. Mystery Book 48) by Adele Abbott

Author:Adele Abbott [Abbott, Adele]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Implode Publishing Ltd
Published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

I was beginning to think I was losing my mind. I was sure I’d picked up the Chococandy Pops box, but when I poured out the cereal, it smelled like strawberries. Confused, I checked again, and it was definitely a Chococandy Pops box.

It was only when Florence giggled that the penny dropped.

“Did you do that, Florence?”

“What, Mummy?” she said, as though butter wouldn’t melt.

Jack began to laugh.

“Were you in on this too?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“You two must think I just fell out of the stupid tree. I know you’ve cast a spell to make my Chococandy pops smell like strawberries, and I’d like you to reverse the spell now, please.”

“Can’t.” She shrugged. “Mr Blossomgone didn’t show us how to reverse the spell. He said he would do that on Friday. Sorry.”

She didn’t look very sorry.

And so it was that I ended up eating strawberry Chococandy pops for breakfast. To my surprise, they actually tasted really nice, but I wasn’t about to let those two know that.

“She’s getting to be a proper little madam,” I said after Florence had left the table.

“You have to admit it was funny.” Jack grinned.

“I wonder if you’ll think so when I make your muesli smell of garlic tomorrow.”

“You wouldn’t.”

“Don’t count on it.”

Clearly eager to change the subject, Jack said, “How are your cases going at the moment?”

“Not great if I’m honest. I’m no nearer finding the missing chickens or Cutter.

“Who’s Cutter?”

“The missing man I’m trying to find.”

“What kind of name is Cutter?”

“His real name is Lorne Mower.”

“You’re having me on.” Jack laughed.

“I’m not, honestly.”

“Do you ever get to work with anyone who doesn’t have a ridiculous name?”

“Not often. Any idea where I can get a cowboy outfit from?”

“That’s a bit random, isn’t it? Have we been invited to a fancy dress party?”

“No. Cutter is a member of WCAS, which stands for the Washbridge Cowboy Appreciation Society. I’m going undercover there on Friday, to see if I can get any leads.”

“I’m jealous. I’d love to dress up as a cowboy.”

“The breakfast table isn’t the time to discuss your fetishes.”

“I’m serious. I used to love playing cowboys when I was a kid.”

“I can’t say I share your enthusiasm. I’m not looking forward to rubbing shoulders with a bunch of men playing cowboys.”

“There’ll be women there too, won’t there?”

“It’s a men-only club.”

“Why don’t you let me do it, then? I’m sure Brad would let me have a half-day holiday.”

“No, it has to be me.”

“Why? I’ve worked on cases with you before.”

“That was just surveillance. This time, I need to get them talking to me.”

“Have you forgotten I used to be a copper? I’m used to interrogating people.”

“That’s just the point. This isn’t an interrogation; it requires a much more subtle approach.”

“And obviously subtle is your middle name.”

“We’re digressing. Do you know where I can hire a cowboy outfit?”

“Can’t you just magic yourself one?”

“I thought about that, but my idea of what a cowboy would wear might be very different to what these guys wear. It’s important that it’s authentic, so I don’t raise any suspicions before I start.

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