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belief!”
    “Anyway, I dropped his name and started a new life using my maiden name , Lindsey. I never wanted Robert here to be tainted by what John had done. Although when he was old enough I did explain it all. ”
    Sally suddenly looked thoughtfully at Agnes. “But Agnes; did you not tell me that Roberts father had got himself a job abroad 30 years ago; and you had never seen him since?”
    “Yes my dear I did. The fact was that I was being a little ‘economical with the truth’ I suppose. As far as I was concerned he could have been on the moon. I left our old house and moved to here 30 years ago, to break any memory of my time with him if I could – I was so terribly angry with him. The few payments he did make to me, got further and further apart – then finally stopped altogether. I hope you will forgive me my dear – there was no malice intended I assure you.” Agnes said, close to tears.
    “Please don’t concern yourself on that account Agnes, it is perfectly understandable ; I just can’t imagine how it must have been for you.
    Robert sat and nodded his head sadly.
    The police officer spoke up for the first time. “Well Mrs Lindsey, I can assure you that if he is still using his real name – we will find him!”
    “Thank you officer; but to be truthful, I hope you do not! I never wish to see him darken my doorstep again. The whole experience is one that I would not wish on my worst enemy!”
    “That I can understand Mrs Lindsey. Thank you anyway for your information; I will go now and speak to my superior. Thanks to your help we should have this poaching matter wrapped up in no time.”
    He quickly said his farewells, promising to keep them informed of developments.
    Robert sat silent in contemplation as all eyes turned to him.
    “ It has been locked away out of my consciousness for so long, that I never even thought of the connection when Sally mentioned a man with a limp! I just can’t believe after all this time he has turned up again like a bad penny! ”
    “Well at least there may be one good thing has come out of this – It surely means that you do not have to fear them anymore. I mean, John’s not likely to want to harm you is he!” Tom said, just a little uncomfortable at being included in such a sensitive family situation.
    Agnes considered his words before answering. “You know, I think your probably right Tom. For all his faults, I cannot imagine him wishing his family harm; though I’m not so sure about the other fellow; by all accounts he sounds like a bruiser!”
     
    Three more days had passed, and despite the officers assurance that they would find him soon; there was no sign of any arrest. John it seems was more difficult to find than they had imagined.
    Robert had taken his mother down to Aviemore on his way to work, where she had a hairdressers appointment; so Sally was left alone in the house, which she did not mind in the least. As he left, Robert had called out. “Oh Sally, could you see to Romeo please? I just haven’t had time this morning sorry.”
    Romeo was the Clydesdale horse that used to be a working horse on the Estate; but was now really just a family pet – only occasionally hauling logs when the need arose.
    Sally finished her breakfast and headed out to the stable, to feed the hungry giant Romeo; standing at a full 18 hands, he was a huge animal compared to the pony that she had owned as a young girl – however he was a real gentle giant and Sally adored him.
    Romeo seemed to be unsettled as she approached his stable, which was split to form a hay-shed and tack store combined .
    “Good morning my friend!” Sally called to him as she approached. “What seems to be bothering you this morning then eh?” She approached to let him muzzle her hand, but Romeo backed away, nodding his head in an agitated fashion. Sally immediately knew that there was something wrong; Romeo was always such a placid friendly animal.
    “Well, good morning Sally!”
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