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The muffled noises stopped in the next room. There was a padding of feet and two solemn faces
appeared round the door.
‘Ah, come in, come in, curly-haired tots,’ said Teatime genially.
Gawain gave him a steely stare.
His next mistake, thought Susan. If he’d called them little bastards he’d have them bang on hisside. But they know when you’re sending them up.
‘I’ve caught this bogeyman,’ said Teatime. ‘What shall we do with him, eh?’
The two faces turned to Death. Twyla put her thumb in her mouth.
‘It’s only a skeleton,’ said Gawain critically.
