Real fear. Gut wrenching, heart clutching fear. What would he do to her? Oh god...was he some kind of serial killer, like the ones in those graphic cr...me shows on the tele? Dexter and The Bone Collector. Was he like that creepy Shrink in Silence of the Lambs? She began to sob. She tried at first to keep quiet about it. Afraid that if he heard her it would bring him back and hurry her to her fate. Just shuddering breaths and massive tears. But soon she was gasping aloud, hyperventilating.. Thwack, she landed a stinger on the head and thwack another on the tip. Auntie put the ruler on the table, “I hope you realise just how you have spoilt our lovely day. You still do not appear to have learnt your lesson,” she said sliding her hand along the shaft. “I am going to give you three strokes.” She picked up the ruler and just then I heard Kate’s voice, “Hi Mum, is it OK if Pauline stays for tea?” I looked up to see Kate and Pauline appear at the patio window. Pauline, Kate’s friend,. .well, we discovered..." Well I have to say I'm not surprised he fell for you, looking throughyour pictures."The room lapsed into silence for a moment, broken only by the slightsniffles I was still making."I'm sorry Miss Tanner. I would love to be able to help you, butunfortunately you're correct - we're obligated to send any belongings tothe family of the deceased. Under the circumstances though, I don'tthink anyone would notice if one or two things were missing, someunderwear perhaps, maybe. That would give us plenty of room to work." OK. Return us to Silver. Record everything you can about this ship and destroy it. It wouldn't do to leave a derelict where it could become a navigation hazard." Very well. It should take me about an hour to document this vessel, then I will transport it to the inside of the nearest star. I'll also dump the other debris I can find in our vicinity. I will return the two of you to the Silver, now."The next moment, the two were back standing on the.