Following hard on the disappearance of our beloved Editor, Miss Nikita Weymann, the Tattler has learned that Gigi Lapin is now missing. Readers of this paper will remember that Miss Gigi raised concerns about Miss Niki’s whereabouts four days ago. Despite the missing posters that add a sombre note to our Mardi Gras-bright city, no one has so far come forward with any information. Mayor Godenot has offered a reward of 1L, to be paid out of his own pocket.
Souces inside NTPD say that a woman is being questioned in connection with the double disappearance. Police remain tight-lipped on her identity but a local source says it is Mrs Ethel Varnish of the Tarantula Arms. The source, who runs the adjacent bar, but has asked us not to name her, said, “The Tarantula Arms is a strange place: people come and just as suddenly leave, never to be heard of again. I’ve heard screams in the night that would curdle absinthe!” She went on to add that Miz Ethel did make the most delicious meat pies.
Amid wild speculation and whisperings of blackmail, extortion, murder, and corruption at the highest level, the search goes on.
Where is Miss Weymann? Where is Miss Gigi? Did they know something that made them a danger to a ruthless criminal? And where can I get one of Miz Ethel’s delicious meat pies?
Frances Lava is a relative newcomer to New Toulouse. She knows nothing about anyone or anything.