Chapter Twelve
New Shoes
The police allowed Mrs. Strong to visit Bert in a secure conference room. A guard led him in with handcuffs still in place. The guard sat Bert across the table from Mrs. Strong. “Would you like me to remain in the room, Mrs. Strong?” Asked the guard. “No, Mr. Spellman is not stupid enough to assault two women on the same day. Are you Bert?” asked Mrs. Strong, assuming a principle like tone. He just shook his head in the negative with downcast eyes. The guard left the room, but he watched through a window to be sure of her safety. Bert appeared sober and depressed. “What have you got to say for yourself?” Asked Mrs. Strong in a singsong tone that would rival any diva. Bert just started crying and his words were incomprehensible. She heard a mix of sorry several ti
