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Authors: Lilian Jackson Braun

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There is one little problem. The new assignment sounds great, but I've just found out that I'm the sole heir to Aunt Fanny's sizable fortune. Naturally there's a catch. I have to live in Pickax. What to do? What to do?

You won't believe a word of this, and I don't blame you.

Qwill

As he ripped the sheet out of the typewriter the two nagging voices in his head were still debating. Be true to your profession, said the Dedicated Newsman. Take the money and run, said the Canny Scot.

Koko was sitting on the table studying the keys and levers of the machine, while Yum Yum made playful passes at his tail.

"Tell me what to do, Koko," the man said. "You're always right. Shall I take the new assignment?"

Yum Yum was licking Koko's ears now, and both cats were cross-eyed with enjoyment. "Yow," he murmured weakly.

Qwilleran huffed into his moustache. Was that yes or no?

 

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