Chapter Seven
The Pumpkin and the Tombstone
The filming of an event is no more accurate than the telling of it—not when there is editing involved.
Sheryl reversed her van into the disabled car space of the library. Helen jumped out of the van, ran to the back, opened the door, and smiled at Beatrice.
Beatrice smiled back.
It was late afternoon and schoolchildren were filling the car park heading for the after-school club in the community centre.
A first, no one took any notice of the van.
Beatrice was feeling like a winner. Her costume was the absolute t**s, way better than the original, despite several “are you sure” from Sheryl and Helen.
It was larger, brighter, bolder, and it took an age to reverse into the van: just perfect for stealing the show. With a mask to hide behind if,
