NOTE FROM PAD: Richard came up to the hairy edge with character names here, but I let it go because–although he used a popular alias for the individual in question–it’s not the character’s real name..
The stranger whipped out a black billfold from his pocket and flashed
the contents at the confused foursome.
“As you can see here, I am Dr. John Smith, licensed potato inspector
for this county and you have clearly run into a doozy.”
The Honda Civic practically buried itself into the driveway of Sullen Manor as Edwood leaped from the driver’s seat, barely bothering to shift the car into park. Jakob, Woeisme, and Something nearly trampled over each other trying to exit the car as Edwood hit the front steps of the porch within three bounds.
“Hey, Dad!” Something cried out. “Think we ought to have a plan before we just go busting in there?”
Without the slightest pause in his movement, Edwood turned his head ever so slightly to his son. “That is the plan!”
Originally published June 12, 1992
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