Poacher (28 page)

'It was him, all right. Finally’. He looked
at Estelle.' At last Nwanetzi will be back to normal again. Safe
enough to raise kids. Will you marry me Saturday?'

She laughed.' I told you, it's not proper.
And you will still be in hospital, anyway.'

'No chance. I'm discharging myself before
Tobacco-pouch comes on duty again tonight. And you will marry me on
Saturday, even if I have to drag you to the magistrates
office'.

'I suppose I had better, before you really
get yourself killed. But I want a proper church wedding later.’

Anything you say, love.'

His eyes did not quite match his contented
smile as the thought of Linda crossed his mind fleetingly.

The End

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