Fighting after school was a family trait in the Mullard household. So much so, that Dad was sorta’ proud of little Henry. Blackeye and all. the Face of Everyman withheld his comments.
The blinding flash awoke Badstrap. Had he been sleep walking? Strange things happened in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa after sundown. the Face of Everyman could attest to many. Some he slept thru.
the Face of Everyman convinced the producers of the popular quiz show “Jeopardy” to tape an episode at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa using local talent. It was a disaster; much like herding Cats. Next year he might try Crows.
As Randolf began singing the spotlight focused on him and a new era was born at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. the Face of Everyman just knew that he would become the next headliner at “Vegas”.
The mixed chorus auditioned for an upcoming show that the Face of Everyman would produce. This group “wowed them” for the luncheon crowd. The Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa, once again, showed that there was talent to be found almost anywhere.
It was always free swim day when the pumps stopped working at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. the Face of Everyman worried: Where do you get a plumber on a long holiday weekend?
To hear Roscoe tell it: Summer in the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa was all but over. Better be prepared to head South. Poor Dillon he hadn’t even got his mating colors yet, and the season was over. the Face of Everyman didn’t know how to console him.
Early morning auditions began with The Troubadours, a so-so group. But, the day was young and the Face of Everyman was optimistic. Surely in all of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa he could find enough talent to fill the bill for a Summer’s evening of sing alongs.
Vespers found Roscoe still at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. He said a short prayer and ordered another round of Bourbon and branch water. the Face of Everyman liked his style.
the Face of Everyman called Mullard aside and broke the grave news as gently as he could: “Half of the House Sparrows in European capitals had disappeared. Studies have produced no reason. There has been no sign of your cousin Louie.” Flags at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa would be flown at half staff for thirty days.