The White Elephant 25: Brave

Ceilia: Listen everyone. I've just heard on the radio, the police are looking for a criminal who was last seen in this area. We need to keep an eye out for him.
Peter: Oh no - you don't think he might come here do you?
Gordon: Oh yes, no doubt he'll have a three-course meal while he waits for the police to catch him.
Mary: Not if he's eating your cooking Gordon. Anyway Ceilia, what does he look like?
Ceilia: Well, the police say he's about Gordon's height, he's got a slightly reddish face and is wearing a silly hat ...
Gordon: Well, don't all look at me.
Ceilia: ... and he's got glasses and he also has a moustache.
Gordon: A moustache! Sounds like a proper criminal ... he no doubt slits the throats of his victims ... killed his mother ... and doesn't pay his taxes. When I see him I'll make sure he gets his comeuppance.
Ceilia: You're all mouth and no trousers Gordon. Anyway, everyone back to work and remember we need to keep an eye out for him.
Mary: Are you a bit nervous Gordon?
Gordon: No. I've had to deal with customers that are worse than criminals.
Peter: The ... the ... the man ... I think he's out there ... table 3.
Mary: OK, stay calm. Peter, go get Ceilia. Gordon ... go and see if he's out there. Come on - are you a man or a mouse?
Gordon: He might have a knife or a gun ... he could be dangerous ...
Mary: Come on ... what are you made of? I thought you were my knight in shining armour!
Ceilia: I'll see if it's him. False alarm! It's not him!
Gordon: Right, I'm going out there. How dare we have customers in here trying to look like dangerous criminals ... I was that close to handing him over to the police.
Ceilia: Don't bother. When did I say he was a dangerous criminal? The police are looking for a thief who was shoplifting.
Mary: Hmmm, I think it's safer if you stay in the kitchen Gordon!
Ceilia: Is that wise? It's his cooking that's criminal!

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