Incaution

Across town at The Wee Hoose, Alice was trying to peer through the spy-hole of the front door.

"I told you not to paint over this bloomin' thing, didn't I. I told you to take a bit of care. And what happens?"

Margaret was unabashed. "Oh stop being such a wet, Alice," she said. "What are you worried about anyway?"

Alice looked disapproving in response. "You know the way of the Sisterhood is to be cautious..."

"This is not the time for caution, Alice!" she hissed. "Whoever's out there, I'm not scared. If they're planning to hurt us - well, they'd better be quick about it, cause I won't be giving them the first go. Now, just open the bloody door."

Reluctantly, Margaret did as she was asked.

A moment later, Alice struggled to keep the amazement out of her voice as she said, "well well, Phil Armstrong. What brings you to our door?"



Part Three begins here.