Good thing Agnes was quick on her feet, so that bucket of water only dampened the hem of her dress.

The woman was fierce and intimidating. “Get out! Now! You’re not welcome here.”

Agnes said calmly, “Mrs. Fabian, I just want to talk to you. I mean no harm.”

Mrs. Fabian looked impatient. “I have nothing to discuss with journalists. Leave now or I’ll kick you out.” With that, Mrs. Fabian slammed the door shut.

Agnes found herself left out in the cold.

She sighed. This was a tough nut to crack, no chance for a conversation at all.

But Agnes was not one to give up so easily. She stood at the doorstep, plotting her next move.

Soon after, she heard the barking of dogs in the alleyway, and clearly someone else was approaching.

a sleek black overcoat, came in slowly with the backdrop of

pill for Agnes, whose anxiety lessened

noticing her damp dress, he asked,

“I couldn’t get in and start a

“Let me

was famously known as a skilled

and in no time, the door swung open.

her doorstep, she snarled, “What now, you brought

you’re gone, who

changed

working on a special

“So you’re not here on behalf of

not within my jurisdiction, Mrs. Fabian. We’re not here to convince you to

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