Map News
By drew_gummerson
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Map News
The next morning Petrach was woken by a tapping at the glass of the
helicopter cockpit. He opened his eyes and saw Yogi's large
flame-coloured hair.
"Late night?" said Yogi.
"Something like that," said Petrach and then past Yogi he saw the
battered shapes of two Latvian Coast Guard helicopters. They hadn't
been there when he had fallen asleep. Yogi must have delivered them
this morning.
"We need them back by Thursday week," said Yogi. "Big storms are
expected Friday week. They have to be in tip-top shape."
"Just leave them to me," said Petrach rubbing his hands.
"Right," said Yogi and he did a pirouette and made for the door. Then
he stopped. "Oh, by the way Petrach, you like maps, don't you?"
"Like maps?" said Petrach. "Why, you know, I even have my own
map-room."
"Thought so," said Yogi. "Well my friend Yoyo has one to sell. He's
leaving for the colonies the day after tomorrow. Says he doesn't need
it anymore. If you're interested?"
"What's his address?" said Petrach.
Yogi pulled a small gilt-edged card out of his pocket and handed it to
Petrach. "Go there. But you'll have to be quick. He's having a yard
sale in the morning and it's first come first served."
"Oh, I'll be quick," said Petrach.
Yogi left and Petrach set to work on the first of the helicopters. At
the back of his mind he was wondering if this was the map that he had
always been looking for.
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