« Grandma, no, I didn’t open it. Why are you asking about the basement? Aren’t you happy that you’re getting your house back? »
There was a pause. Then she answered too quickly.
« Yes, yes, sweetheart, of course I’m happy. I’ll get ready and come over right now. There’s probably a terrible smell down there. »
I looked toward the side of the house.
Then she answered too quickly.
« Why would there be a terrible smell? »
« It’s an old basement. »
« That doesn’t answer my question. »
« It answers enough. But please don’t touch anything until I get there. And don’t open that basement. »
« You’re two or three hours away, and you want me to just sit here doing nothing? »
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