[MaC] An Almighty Row: Lounge

[Margaret Dean]

Brian Schoner wrote:
> 
> Philip appeared oblivious to the conversation around him as he finished
> the second letter, then tore the third envelope open. As he read this
> letter, the constant moans coming through his lips resolved into a single
> word, uttered over and over again.
> 
> "No."
> 
> Finally, finishing the third letter, he looked up at Marion, the one who
> had handed him the letters. His eyes were filled with tears. "Why weren't
> these sent?" he asked hoarsely. "Why didn't I get them?" He stared around
> the room, his jaw quivering with barely-suppressed emotion. Finally, his
> eyes settled on Marjorie, and the next words out of his mouth could only
> be described as a bellow of rage, and sorrow, and loss.
> 
> "WHY WEREN'T THESE DELIVERED TO ME?!?!?"

"There isn't any need to shout at Miss Higgins," Marion said
quietly.  "The letters have no stamps, so I doubt they were ever
posted.  I think perhaps they were intercepted.  Possibly by
Marty Fitzroy, since they were found in his office.  Or..."  Her
gaze went almost involuntarily to Esme.


--Margaret Dean
  <margdean at erols.com>