I just wrote this little exchange, and I’m pretty pleased with it. Those of you who are Nims fans will be pleased to know that the new, longer project I’m working on is a second Nims novella, featuring Mrs. Galloway and expanding on their working relationship.
“Oh, poo,” cooed Mrs. Galloway, “aren’t you adorable when you’re in a pet?”
“I am not in a pet!” The little accountant’s bowtie popped open when he stamped on the floor.
“Oh, but you are! It’s such fun, Mr. Nims. You remind me of my dear departed—”
“For the last time, I am not the living embodiment of your deceased husband!”
The widow smiled. “I think the gentleman doth protest too much…”
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