Just a Simple Job - Softcover

Jacobs, Earle W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1463412924 ISBN 13: 9781463412920

Verlag: AuthorHouse Publishing, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

What was expected to be a simple job, checking on a few people in England and Germany and then a quick visit to Switzerland to check the status of a couple bank accouints turned out to be anything but that. One adventure after another kept our erstwhile honorary Deputy Sheriff involved much longer than he expected. This is a book that is going to be hard to put down once you begin to read.

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Just a Simple Job

By Earle W. Jacobs

AuthorHouse

Copyright © 2011 Earle W. Jacobs
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ISBN: 978-1-4634-1292-0

Chapter One

Grethel had so much fun in Las Vegas I almost could not pry her away. It was even worse when we got to Disneyland. I think she is a frustrated Mouseketeer. Of course, she had read of these places but the reality of them for someone who had not been outside Europe for many years was truly a revelation. Of course, it was fun for me also seeing these with someone who had not ever been anywhere like these places. "You know, my dear William," she told me, "I do think this must be one of the best honeymoons I have ever been on! You really are a very dear husband." She now kids me as much as I do her.

She surely does not look like she is over four months pregnant. I have been asking her if she was sure about this condition, she professes to have. Using a whiney, quavering voice, I ask her if she is just claiming to be pregnant so she could force me to marry her. Her usual reply was that in the event I did not accomplish that when we were on top of the mountain I most assuredly would have by now, considering my more recent heroic endeavors. My, my, she does have a way with words, doesn't she?

She likes the kidding around that we do. She says there had never been much humor in her life up to now. She hadn't realized how dull her life had been all those years. In my family, I told her, it had been just the opposite of that. I guess that is why I had such a happy childhood.

Chapter Two

We are temporarily back in our old motel room. My furniture and household goods from my place down south are in storage in a big moving van parked here in town. I get to pay rent on that until we have a place to put things. My house down there is in the hands of a Property Manager and will be rented for the time being. I should do all right on that, rentals being what they are right now.

Elaine is fond of repeating, always within my hearing of course, that it was imperative that she and Grethel find something big enough to house all my numerous progeny. I keep telling them that what they heard was the word humorous. They both maintain however that they both clearly heard me say, "Numerous." I tell them it is not fair when they are ganging up on me two against one. Anyway, the girls are having a lot of fun checking out the available real estate. I hope we can come up with something soon. The rental on that big van is getting pretty expensive.

It surely is nice now to see Grethel so happy and contented-most of the time. I have noticed that at times, when she doesn't know anyone is watching, she will gaze off into space with a pensive look on her face. I suspect I know what causes that and I am waiting for the right time to talk to her about it. I hate however to break the happy spell she seems to be under right now.

Chapter Three

Well, a decision has been made; we are going to rent a three bedroom, bath and three-quarter, ranch style house until next year. The ladies in the meantime are going to find a suitable lot on which to build. We can do that next year, after the baby is born. They will have all fall and winter to look around and think maybe might even get a better deal in the winter when the real estate business is slow here. I haven't mentioned it yet but that same snow can also sometimes cover up some unpleasant problems. They won't make any commitments without my OK, I'm sure.

The great day has arrived; we are all moved in! I have more stuff than this house can use, however the garage is as big as a barn and the excess is stored there for the time being. I told Grethel and Elaine that now that I did not have to pay all that rent on the van I could probably treat them to a little snack for dinner if they would like. Grethel murmured to Elaine, "See, I told you Ellie, he is not really as bad as people make him out to be. Elaine murmured in response, "You are absolutely right, Greth. I can't for the life of me understand why people must think so poorly of him." All this murmuring of course loud enough to be sure I could hear them.

I told them I would see about a reservation and went to use the telephone; fortunately, it had just that day been connected. When I returned, I told them I had just been informed that MacDonald's did not take reservations but they were not overly busy right then anyway. Furthermore, semi-casual dress would be acceptable before seven PM. I said I was happy we didn't have to get all dressed up just to get us a little snack. We just had time to clean up and beat the seven PM deadline I told them as I headed for the three-quarter bath to wash up. I didn't hear a sound as they went to use the other bath to repair their makeup and fix whatever else needed fixing.

I was wearing a sport coat and a shirt and tie as I waited for the ladies to make their appearance. As usual, they were a couple of knockouts. I swear they could probably look good wearing burlap bags and work boots. I said as soon as I saw them that they each looked like about ten million bucks each. Smart move on my part; I got a kiss from each of them. "OK", I said, "Let us get going if we want to beat that seven PM deadline. I've got the car out front." Off we went then, over to Main Street and out south. When we got to the road that headed up to the country club, I turned and started up toward the clubhouse. "I think you got turned around dear," Grethel told me. "This is not the way to MacDonald's and we can't get a meal here unless we are with a member." "Oh shucks," I said, "I guess I plumb forgot; old age creeping up on me I guess. I see there are only a few cars however; maybe they might just be glad to have some paying customers. Let's give it a try."

As we walked in, the club Manager was there in the foyer. He had a big smile for us as he said, "Welcome, Mr. Mayor and you, Mrs. Mayor; it is so nice to have you as members and Miss Mora, as usual it is always a pleasure to have you visit us. He ushered us to a nice booth near the windows and saw us seated with a lady on each side of me. Someone would be by shortly if we wished to order something from the bar he told us, as he handed out our menus. Grethel and Elaine had not said a word all this time.

They both turned on me when we were alone and vowed they were going to get even with me-later. I could depend on that. I chuckled then and told them, "While you gals were running all over this part of the state I thought I might as well do something useful and was able to get us a membership. After all, we are going to need somewhere to play golf, aren't we? Moreover, while the food might not be quite up to Elaine's standards it is not too bad. I hope you both approve. I did this especially for you my dear Grethel." She still had some of those kisses left and I got one right then. Elaine avowed then that, "Maybe I was not nearly as bad a person as everyone had been saying." We then had a very enjoyable dinner and pleasant conversation. It did appear I had done the right thing.

Chapter Four

We were sitting at breakfast on a Sunday about two weeks later. I had begun a habit of making Sunday breakfast for us when we were at home. We had finished eating and were sipping our coffee as I glanced at the Sunday newspaper. I noticed then that Grethel was staring off into space again with that pensive look on her face. I figured this was as good a time as any so I said, "My dear Grethel, I have noticed that from time to time you seem to be staring off into space with a rather pensive look on your face. Tell me, is it your...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: AuthorHouse Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1463412924
• ISBN 13: 9781463412920
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 196
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