Three Line Tales : No more trouble

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‘And do you often let yourself into the flat without your tennant’s permission, Mr Scott?’

The landlord shuffled grubby slippers on the threadbare carpet. ‘Single parent families on benefits. Always trouble.’

Segeant Flynn thought of the bedroom with its peeling wallpaper, the wax like figures tucked neat and still as mannequins under the bedclothes. He shot the man a bitter smile. ‘Well, they won’t cause you any more trouble, will they?’

 

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