Previous chapters can be found on 6/25, 6/27, 6/30 & 7/08.
The Dr. Magpie Chronicles.
Chapter 5.
Dick, reclining back in his seat was amazed at how fast Warbucks private jet seemed to fly. “Makes flying coach seem like horse & buggy” he chuckled to himself. He was glad Tess was so supportive of what he was doing. He was surprised at how fast she got over her shock at his walking away from the only job he ever knew. “She’s a real gem, putting up with me being away from home so often because of the job all these years”. He vowed right there to make good on this assignment so she could be proud of him. “Let’s see what’s in these papers that can help me locate Annie”. Tracy had requested that several days’ worth of the local Chicago papers be on the flight in order for him to see what was happening in the city. He hoped something would jump out at him that would help find her. After about a half an hour Tracy came across a small story that caught his attention.
“The Mysterious Dr. Magpie to bring his traveling medicine show to local venues”.
Before Tracy had a chance to read the entire article he was jolted out of his seat by a loud explosion that seemed to come from right out his window. “Ye Gads, what was that”? He shouted out loud while getting his answer a moment later when he saw the flames shooting out of the left wings engine..
Meanwhile, at the Hotel,,,.
As she slept on the rooms sofa something in Annie’s subconscious seemed to be repeating itself, like a car alarm the kept going off in the middle of the night. She began to get restless until she was jolted to full awareness upon clearly hearing the name “Warbucks” coming from the TV. Looking at it she read what was scrolling across the screen. “Plane owned by Warbucks Industries has experienced engine problems and is attempting to make an emergency landing at O’Hare airport”! Annie, who knew she would never forgive herself if her “Daddy” was on that plane and something happened to him was practically out the door and headed to the airport before the reporter finished his sentence. Running to catch a cab Annie accidently bumped into a short, stubble man wearing a long dark coat. “Sorry mister, I didn’t see you”. The man just smiled, handed Annie a piece of paper and walked away. “What an odd man”. She thought to herself as she sat down in the cab that was waiting on the corner. After telling the driver where she wanted to go Annie looked at the paper the man had given her. “Come out and see the Mysterious Dr. Magpie and his traveling medicine show”!.
Previous chapters can be found on 6/25, 6/27, 6/30 & 7/08.
The Dr. Magpie Chronicles.
Chapter 5.
Dick, reclining back in his seat was amazed at how fast Warbucks private jet seemed to fly. “Makes flying coach seem like horse & buggy” he chuckled to himself. He was glad Tess was so supportive of what he was doing. He was surprised at how fast she got over her shock at his walking away from the only job he ever knew. “She’s a real gem, putting up with me being away from home so often because of the job all these years”. He vowed right there to make good on this assignment so she could be proud of him. “Let’s see what’s in these papers that can help me locate Annie”. Tracy had requested that several days’ worth of the local Chicago papers be on the flight in order for him to see what was happening in the city. He hoped something would jump out at him that would help find her. After about a half an hour Tracy came across a small story that caught his attention.
“The Mysterious Dr. Magpie to bring his traveling medicine show to local venues”.
Before Tracy had a chance to read the entire article he was jolted out of his seat by a loud explosion that seemed to come from right out his window. “Ye Gads, what was that”? He shouted out loud while getting his answer a moment later when he saw the flames shooting out of the left wings engine..
Meanwhile, at the Hotel,,,.
As she slept on the rooms sofa something in Annie’s subconscious seemed to be repeating itself, like a car alarm the kept going off in the middle of the night. She began to get restless until she was jolted to full awareness upon clearly hearing the name “Warbucks” coming from the TV. Looking at it she read what was scrolling across the screen. “Plane owned by Warbucks Industries has experienced engine problems and is attempting to make an emergency landing at O’Hare airport”! Annie, who knew she would never forgive herself if her “Daddy” was on that plane and something happened to him was practically out the door and headed to the airport before the reporter finished his sentence. Running to catch a cab Annie accidently bumped into a short, stubble man wearing a long dark coat. “Sorry mister, I didn’t see you”. The man just smiled, handed Annie a piece of paper and walked away. “What an odd man”. She thought to herself as she sat down in the cab that was waiting on the corner. After telling the driver where she wanted to go Annie looked at the paper the man had given her. “Come out and see the Mysterious Dr. Magpie and his traveling medicine show”!.
To Be Continued……..