NEW HOPE

Mrs. Carlson slowly opened the door of the room. The woman sleeping in the bed reflected in the dark surroundings. Its deep breathing was listened to carefully in silence.

He knew the woman was sound asleep. Probably tired of what was done wherever it went before.

He has also been late for Madison's outing for a few nights. He knows it’s careful in action so he doesn’t matter but what it doesn’t know is that he sees its every move.

She just waits long enough to let Arthur know everything is going on.

He closed the door again and then silently went to the kitchen. He took the jar containing the sugar from the pantry and then pulled a small bottle out of his pocket. He mixed the white powder with the sugar and then shook the meat to make it thicker.

He then covered it and returned it to the pantry. He also put away the small bottle and then threw it in the trash.

He left the kitchen and then went to his own room to continue sleeping.

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'Let's meet this afternoon at three o'cloc