"Mr. Richards. Alvin sidled up to him and called in a soft voice towards Hansen, who had been standing with his mind empty."

"Hansen's eyes darkened. Although he was in a daze, he had picked up each and every of the old man's words. The pieces of the puzzle had all fit together now. "

Do you want to go in and ask? Alvin glanced at the direction of the courtyard and asked in a low voice.

"There's no need for that. Let's head back to the cottage first. Awoken from his stupor, Hansen quickly led Alvin out of the alley and back to the cottage."

"Bemused, Alvin couldn't wrap...