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A Formidable Opponent

Sassy sized up Old Bess with a disdainful eye. Ugh, she’s just an old hag. Why on Earth would Becca want to do body shots with her?

“Yeah, you can help me, old lady.”

“The name’s Old Bess. What’s yours?” Old Bess brought out a sharp knife and started chopping limes on her cutting board, never taking her eyes off of Sassy’s face. She smiled at Sassy, but the smile never reached her eyes.

Despite herself, Sassy felt a chill of apprehension. She decided that this woman was not one to be trifled with, but rather a formidable opponent. Sassy squared her shoulders and tried a different tactic. “My name is Sassy Binks, pleased to meet you. I’m looking for a Rebecca Schaefer. I think she was here once before?”

Old Bess laid down the knife and gave Sassy a level stare, ignoring the hand Sassy had proffered forth after introducing herself. “I reckon the name sounds familiar, but I’m not sure. What does she look like?”

“She’s a beautiful blonde with blue eyes and a killer bod. Trust me, you’d remember her.”

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