Spoiled by Mr Russell

Unused to the smell, Fred covered his nose and gagged.

Dominic glanced over his shoulder and then turned back to his brewing.

“Hi, sir. It’s been quite a challenge to meet with you,” Fred said as he went to take a seat across from the physician.

Before he could sit down, Dominic said, “No!” Startled, Fred froze.

He looked at Dominic, then to the chair.

“What’s the matter?” “That chair is about to fall apart.

Use that one instead.” Dominic pointed at a small stool with the bellows in his hand.

Fred was speechless when he saw the stool.

It was meant for children.

Thinking he would look funny hunched over, he remained on his feet.

“It’s okay, I’ll stand.

then continued, “I don’t like beating

I’m here to seek your help to save

a thing for

a hermit, but aren’t you going to ask me anything?” Fred asked, “Are you sure you don’t want to save a life?” As if he had not heard Fred, Dominic

you want to save your student?” Fred took a

looked up at him and squeezed the bellows at the flames, sending a plume of smoke that

backward as he started

no idea what you’re talking about.” Shooting Fred a cold glance, Dominic continued to

tears welled up in his eyes, Fred took out a handkerchief

I don’t like to beat around the

right? She’s currently in a coma and

about it?” he

just learned about Dominic and

never expected