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polythene sack, to stop the remaining blood from pouring down Franks back, as he slung it over his broad shoulder . T hey headed off back to the layby, along tracks that J ohn had used since he was a boy; which was just as well, as night had indeed fallen by the time they set off.
    It had been a busy day, with two kills to their account , and both men looked forward to a good drink at the ‘Deer & Hound,’ which lay 5 miles North of Aviemore, and whose patron,  John knew would pay handsomely for this prize.
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Chapter 6
    Robert arrived back home at his usual time, to find Agnes and Sally busy in the kitchen preparing the evening meal. He still marvelled at how well the two women worked together , especially being from different backgrounds and cultures. The age gap between them seemed to be an advantage rather than a hindrance, as Agnes treated Sally very much as her own daughter ; relishing the chance to teach her all the tricks she knew about life in the highlands of Scotland – while Sally told her all about life in her home town of Milwaukee. The details of her near rape at the hands of her colleague however, she decided to leave for another time.
    They were both too busy chatting and preparing the food to notice Robert, so he quietly sneaked up behind Sally; and wrapping his muscular arms around her waist, lifted her and spun her around like a child.
    “Stop it you idiot!” She shrieked playfully , as she experienced first fright, then delight as she realised who was behind her Ariel flight around the kitchen.
    “Oh well ..here we go again I suppose – the child is back home!” Agnes said smiling, as she witnessed the obvious love that these two shared.
    “Come away in laddie; and go get yourself showered – Tea will be ready shortly.” Agnes said, grabbing Robert by the collar and dragging him away from Sally.
    “Excuse me Sally, while I extricate my son from your clutches will you? ” She smiled. “It’s either that or I throw a pail of cold water over you both!”
    Robert protested in good humour , as Agnes bundled him out of the kitchen and propelled him towards his room.
    “Ha ha ..you really know how to handle him Agnes, I’ll grant you that!”
    “Well I’ve had enough practice my dear, though lately he’s been a bit more frisky – I wonder why that is eh!”
    “Maybe he has had a bit too much red meat? My father used to say that it ‘angries up the blood.’”
    “Too much red meat eh…” Agnes said looking intently at Sally; who flushed scarlet as she realised her clever comment had a second interpretation .  
    “Oh Agnes, your terrible really! I can’t believe you just said that!”
    “Me? Why .. I can’t imagine what you mean my dear! Agnes protested, then burst out laughing.
    Ten minutes later Robert came into the kitchen, freshly showered and ready for Tea.
    “What’s for it mum?” He said  as he peered into the glass front of the oven.
    “It’s your favourite Robert – Shepherd’s Pie!”
    “Smells fantastic! I’ll open a wee bottle of wine shall I?”
    “Yes, that would be a grand idea Robert; there’s a nice Merlot that would suit, in the wine rack. ” Agnes said as she removed the Shepherd’s Pie from the oven.
    They all retired to the dining room, and were soon demolishing Agnes’s handiwork.
    “Agnes, this is just delicious! Poor R obert is going to be regretting getting married, when he is subjected to my inferior cooking skills!”
    “Not at all my dear. This is an easy dish to make, and anyway Robert himself is quite capable of rustling up a hearty meal – or he is not my son!” Agnes proclaimed , glancing proudly at Robert as he stuffed his mouth with food.
    “Mind you, his table manners leave a little to be desired!” She chuckled.
    Sally chimed in. “Oh Robert, while I remember – we have a dinner appointment with Sir Malcolm and his lovely wife Lady Frazer next Friday.”
    There was a choking spluttering sound from Robert, as he fought