Sisters in Waiting

A Novelette

Copyright © 1999, Kellis

 

Chapter 4 of 8:  Behind the Door

 

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Uncle Edward turned around and fixed the stout youth with his eyes.  “Arleigh said they were looking for you, Dick.  I want to know when and how you first met them - and close that door.”

Dick, the last of the four to enter, shut the door sharply.  “You just witnessed our first meeting.  That’s the first I ever saw of them.”  He looked at the thin man.  “Who told you different?”

“Why, they said …  No, I guess they didn’t.”  Arleigh frowned thoughtfully.  “I just assu