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If Only They Could Speak

Posted on June 23, 2017January 2, 2022 by Simon J. Wood

- (650 words) - “Tinker, here Tinker!” Tinker’s ginger face appeared in the doorway. He hesitated, seeing a stranger in the room. “Here kitty, good kitty!” called William Wilde, professor William Wilde as he now was. Gingerly, Tinker came into the study, studiously ignoring Willy and jumped onto my lap, purring. His huge yellow eyes … Continue reading If Only They Could Speak →

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