New Toulouse

Mayor Henri Godenot returned from his annual hunting trip this week, and his appearance has led to speculation of the wildest sort. The fresh air and exercise seem to have done nothing to improve his health, and on the rare occasions he has been seen around town, he has been hobbling along with the aid of a cane.

I contacted City Hall to ask about the mayor’s health and was sent the following statement:

“Thank you for all of the kind wishes and concern for my health. I’m limping from a simple injury I got while hunting. Like a muscle strain or a turned ankle. But not anything serious, like a stabbing or a gunshot wound. That’s it. Nothing serious at all.”

We wish you a speedy return to health, Mr. Mayor, and hope you will be more cautious in the future—some of those wildcats can be mighty mean.

Frances Lava lives quietly in the cemetery district, where she mourns her lost youth. If anyone has seen said youth, please send him back.