By Mary Daheim
Per week of "mayhem-as-usual" at Hillside Manor kicks off with the coming of a mysterious "Mr. Smith" and his floozie "Mrs." from big apple City—and it speeds up into chaos whilst Mr. Smith himself kicks off, a sufferer of the foulest of performs. Hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn is surprised to benefit that her now-defunct roomer used to be truly "Legs" Benedict—hit guy for the infamous Ronzini Family—and that just about another visitors at her B&B had sturdy cause to need Legs damaged. Judith's policeman-hubby Joe is understandably peeved that murder occurred (again!) below his personal roof. And while the FBI strikes in—more attracted to nabbing a Nazi nutcase than a malicious mobster murderer—the neighborhood law enforcement officials filter, leaving Judith, Joe and irrepressible cousin Renie to determine who whacked the wiseguy prior to the hits retain coming.
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Darl followed with another bogus smile for Judith. Hearing a dull thump on the front porch, Judith went to fetch the evening paper. As she opened the door, she saw one of the middle Dooleys, O. , for St. Oliver Plunkett, wheeling away on his bicycle. “Thanks,” she called, waving the paper. In front of the Rankerses’ house, the fair-haired teenager glanced over his shoulder. “Sure, Mrs. Flynn,” O. P. called back. The diversion caused O. P. to lose control of the bike, which went over the curb and directly into the path of an oncoming car.
Mal was scornful. ” “Shut up, Mal, sign the damned thing,” Bea ordered, tugging at the elastic waistband on her brown polyester pants. “I want to put my feet up for a few minutes. ” Mal’s leathery features softened. “You’re right, kid. It’s been a bitch. ” He pulled a worn leather wallet out of his back pocket. “Eighty dollars, which includes tax,” Judith replied. “Eighty bucks! No booze! ” Mal counted out four twenties and gave them to Judith. Then he put on a pair of thick glasses and bent over the registry.
They had to be twenty-one,” Pam replied as the two young women started up the stairs. ” “Still,” said Sandi, “I wonder if they didn’t sneak in. ” retorted Pam. “We deserve a little fun. Between us, we’ve had more misery than…” Her voice faded as they turned the corner on the second landing. Judith sat back in her chair. ” “Cut them some slack,” Joe said. ” Judith scowled at Joe. “I am. ” 44 / Mary Daheim Joe sighed. “I try, but it doesn’t happen. ” “Joe…” The reproach in Judith’s voice was tempered by amusement, but she broke off as the front door opened again.