CHAPTER 21
“Now, when we get to Susie’s, you must follow my lead,” Longinus said as they got near. “I won’t have you create a scene or offend anybody.”
“I won’t offend nobody, relax.”
“You offend everybody, Rory. Your mere presence offends my senses. It’s a wonder that I’ve managed to put up with you for as long as I have.”
She rolled her eyes. Truth be told, she was intrigued about Susie’s. It was known for being the best coffeehouse in Damsport, although she had no idea what could make the coffee there better than the stuff sold on the street stalls. Coffee was coffee, after all. Just water and coffee beans, no matter if it was made in a tin can over a fire or in some fancy coffeehouse.
They turned into a quiet lane that led to Susie’s. The coffeehouse fronted a neat square, full of
