Numbskull -- a tale of misery
By Janet Baker

“What the hell is this crap? Answer me, damn you! Well I guess you can’t with that gag in your mouth. Wait a sec, I’ll get it out.”

“Oh, what a relief” he said, gasping for breath.

“Jay! What the hell happened? Who did this to you? Shall I call the police?”

“Ahhh, no Jan, please. Ahh I’ll explain… give me a moment, please.”

A myriad of thoughts raced through my mind as I took in the spectacle before me.