-From the editorial segments contained within the first paper of the first City of Industry.
Dear Sir,
I trust this response finds you sound in both mind and body. We do take the safety of both body and soul in care with regards to publishing the news. To this point, I fear, I must take most of what you have said at the value of your words. As you are a mysterious fellow, I must confess to you that I have sought out the services of our local Police... Even more mysterious, some seem rather tight lipped about you fine gentlemen. I am, of course, intrigued.
If you truly wish to aid our fine city, I propose that we meet face to face, without assistants. If your motives are pure, certainly there will be no need to hide behind subterfuge.
Yours Very Truly,
Alice Mulholland, Manchester Standard
Dear Lady:
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kindness of a reply. I shall meet with you at your leisure, however, it must be in the confessional of the abandoned church at the formerly stricken village, at nightfall on the day of your choosing. I will be behind the screen.
Do not take this as subterfuge for the sake of drama or chicanery: for I must protect my patrons, my name, and yourself as well. But in return for your favor, I am happy to report the mystery behind the strange cause of death of Mr. A. Moore has been resolved, and yet another baneful murderer has been eradicated from Manchester's murky streets courtesy of the magnificent nightengale known as Miriam Constantin and her allies, one of whom is known to you as,
Yours Most Truly,
ADH.