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.

overcoat, came in slowly with the backdrop of the

swallowing a calming pill for Agnes, whose anxiety lessened considerably

approached her and noticing her damp dress, he asked, “What happened?”

couldn’t get in and start a conversation.

“Let me

all, Jared was famously known as a

the door again, and in

woman’s voice, filled with murderous intent. Seeing two people at her doorstep, she

animals? If you’re gone, who

a nerve. The woman’s expression changed visibly, her faux ferocity falling apart in an instant.

to discuss your eviction. I’m working on a special feature for the Stray Animal Protection Association about the stray animals in

expression softened as she asked, “So you’re not here on behalf of

“I’m a journalist, not a government official. Evictions are not within my jurisdiction, Mrs. Fabian. We’re not here to convince you to

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