Murder on the Mainline: another Mike Claymore Mystery Chapter 02 - Sex Stories

Murder on the Mainline: another Mike Claymore Mystery Chapter 02

... locally. Tony and Ray do local deliveries in Vancouver. I don't know them personally, oh, I've had a beer or two with Ray and kibitzed around with Tony around the loading docks but I don't know either of them that well. Are they involved?" "Sorry, Mr. Claymore, but I ask the questions. You've struck up a drinking relationship with Mr. Chauffe, eh? What can you tell me about him? Is he married?" "Oh, I don't know. I think he lives alone, may be divorced or just a bachelor, and he's shy, you know, quiet and soft spoken, never speaks unless you speak directly to him. I think he's about my age, maybe a year or two older. I like him to talk with and he's a good drinking buddy. Never noisy or boisterous, if you know what I mean? You won't get in trouble drinking with Ray. I've known him since I've been driving for CPX, I guess. A few years now." "And what about this Anton Vanuetche?" “Tony!” Mike chuckles, "Tony's a bit of a card. Real outgoing, likable character that is always playing jokes on the guys around the warehouse. As I said, he does local deliveries as well, in the Vancouver area. He would be a little younger than myself and I don't know whether he's married or not. Rumors have put him ... well, never mind. Your not interested in rumors, are you?" "Rumors sometimes have a basis in fact. What have the rumors been about Mr. Vanuetche?" "Well, around the coffee room I've heard it said that he uses drugs or something of that nature. I didn't question the fact and I don't ...

... know if they were referring to cannabis or hard stuff. It really is no business of mine." They hear the front door opening and in a moment Janet runs to her Dad hollering, "Daddy! Daddy! There's a police car out..." She stops in her tracks as she looks at the policeman sitting at the table. Marlene calls from the entryway, "Janet, come back here and take those shoes off! You know we don't allow shoes in the house. Are you up, dear?" Mike calls, "In the kitchen, honey?" He looks at the officer who is putting away his writing materials and preparing to leave. The officer says, "I may be in touch with you further in this matter. I can tell you that a statement is being taken from your co-driver this morning and the Commissionaire confirms that you entered and left the yard when you said you did.” He goes on, “The murder victim was a young lady and the crime occurred sometime after midnight behind the vacant lot next to your yard. You will hear all that in the news anyway. Thank you for your cooperation." He gets up to leave and meets Marlene in the kitchen door. He says, "Good day, Ma'am." Then he proceeds towards the front door. Marlene looks at Mike then turns to watch the RCMP Officer leave then looks again quizzically at Mike. Mike shrugs and nods towards Janet then says, "Just business, my love." Janet starts chattering, "Did you see his gun? He was a really big man, wasn't he Daddy? I saw his car outside. I did! I did!" Mike kneels down beside her and says, "You sure did. ...