Clue 2011 page 2

Clue 2011 page 2 by ric gustafson.

" Of course" I replied nervously as she pulled a pink cigarette case out of her handbag. She took one out and held it. I opened my desk drawer and found the lighter that I used when I smoked. I lighted it as she leaned back into the wooden chair. " Now how can I help you Miss?".

" Johnson" she replied in a husky voice as I heard the cold December wind whistle outside. " Marilyn Johnson".

" How can I help you Miss Johnson?".

" Mr Snelling, do you believe there is hope in this world?".

" Being a christian, yes I do believe there is hope in this world".

" I respect that" she said as she snuffed out the cigarette into an ashtray. " I'm sorry to say that I do not feel that way".

" How can I help you Miss Johnson ?".

" Mr Snelling, my late husband was also a nonbeliever and in his will instructed me to give part of his estate to a charity of my choice".

" That was honorable of him".

" So Mr Snelling".

" Mortimer, actually everyone calls me Mort".

" Well Mort, it's very simple".

" And what is that?".

" Find me a helpful charity and I will make it and you very rich".

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.