Clue: the mystery at Oak Manor page 2

Clue: the mystery at Oak Manor page 2 by ric gustafson


" Of course" I replied nervously as she pulled a pink cigarette case out of her red handbag. She took one out and held it. I opened my desk drawer and I found my lighter that I used when I smoked. I light it. 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 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 in a nearby ashtray. " I'm sorry to say that I do not feel that way".
" How can I help you Miss Johnson?".
" I will get right to the point". She took a piece of paper out of her purse. " 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". I yawned because of the late hour.
" So Mr Snelling".
" Mortimer". I smiled at her. " 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