He alighted five stops later.
Last Friday, I was sitting on a No.26 bus when a Martian got on and sat down beside me. I'd seen him before, but we'd never spoken, so when he (very politely) asked if he might join me, I was surprised to discover that he had a Russian accent. This, he explained, was the result of attending Moscow University where he'd gained a Double First in Clarinet and Espionage. Apparently they have a very good Clarinet Department in Moscow. He didn't offer to play, however, even although I spotted a clarinet protruding from his rucksack.
He alighted five stops later.
Marjan Sierhuis
25/6/2021 12:04:07 pm
My mother use to say, "Don't talk to stranger." Cute story, Gordon.
Jennifer Duncan
25/6/2021 08:54:43 pm
You never know where you might meet a spy hiding in plain sight. 26/6/2021 01:45:57 am
I like that your story is set in an era where Martians walk amongst us and are accepted. :)
William George Sells
26/6/2021 02:04:47 am
A happy Martian, at least. Fun story!
Sue Clayton
26/6/2021 09:03:28 am
Perhaps he was a double agent posing as a musician and was on his way to try out for the Flying Saucers.
Mary Wallace
26/6/2021 05:17:20 pm
Martian, spy and musician. Is he spying for Moscow or Mars did he say? Comments are closed.
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