“So why do you think it’s witchcraft?” asked Mrs. Claus.
“It’s my elven intuition,” said William.
“And my South Side nose,” added Leroy.
“Lots of witches in Chicago are there?” asked Mr. Claus.
“I took one to the prom,” said Leroy with a smile.
“I hear they have their secrets,” said Mrs. Claus knowingly.
“This one was a real voodoo princess,” said Leroy.
“If you’re done with your stroll down memory lane,” said Mr. Claus.
“There is something not right,” said William.
He explained about the apartment and why it was odd that there were no lights on.
“And you checked it out?” asked Mr. Claus.
“Yes, nobody was in that apartment,” said Leroy.
“Very interesting,” said Mr. Claus.
“So what would Mr. Sherbert be doing with a witch?” asked Mrs. Claus.
“And more importantly why did Oleander show up here just because her sister, who could be a witch, is missing?” asked Mr. Claus.
“Meaning the sister could probably take care of herself?” asked William.
“Yes one would think so unless she was a second-rate, needy witch with Stockholm syndrome,” said Leroy.
“Chances aren’t huge there, huh?” said William
“No witches tend to be strong and willful creatures,” said Mrs. Claus.
“Indeed. Okay, dear, can you please call Otto?” asked Mr. Claus.
“The nisse?” asked William.
“Yes, he is very well connected in Berkeley,” said Mr. Claus.
“At least on the shadier side of the law,” said Mrs. Claus.
“Exactly. Doesn’t seem like we are dealing with patent infringement here,” said Mr. Claus.
“No it doesn’t seem so,” said William.
“And don’t forget that Toyota pickup who blew by us. This is getting very complicated,” said Leroy.
