“I reckon that pub across the road is the best place to start,” said Ethan, getting out of the hearse. “If this little town is like any other, that's where all the local knowledge and gossip will be.” He noticed that Crumble hadn't moved from his seat. “Oh. You not coming?”
“I thought I'd stay here if you don't mind, Ethan. I'm feeling a bit weary. It must be all this travelling. Is that alright?” said Crumble.
“Course it is. I won't be long.”
“Okey dokey.”
“Don't wander off.”
“I won't.”
“And don't talk to strangers.”
Now, for all you kids out there, that's a sound piece of advice if ever there was one, but this time it was more for the strangers benefit than Crumble's. He was a lovely chap, but he did have a habit of sucking the unsuspecting into rambling and protracted conversatio
