Norman was listening to a detective story on the bus when it reached the last stop.
He checked his phone and asked whether he could buy a ticket for a little farther.
The driver said this was the terminus.
Norman pointed at the screen and explained that somebody still had work to do….
Norman liked listening to detective stories on the warm afternoon bus.
He chose a window seat, put on his headphones and started the final chapter.
The detective had gathered everybody in the drawing room.
Norman looked out. They were already passing the last shops.
He checked the recording. Twelve minutes remained.
At the terminus, the driver switched off the engine.
Norman took off his headphones.
Can I buy a ticket for another few miles?
The driver said the route ended here.
Norman explained that the detective had only just begun questioning the gardener.
You can keep listening when you get off, the driver said.
Norman looked at the rain running down the window.
He said the drawing room sounded much more comfortable than the pavement.
The driver pointed to the shelter.
Norman tried his headphones again. The detective had announced that the gardener was innocent.
He stopped the recording and looked hopeful.
The driver asked whether they had finished.
Not yet. Could you do a detour while he finds the murderer?
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