The humid night air made everything seem warm and damp. He examined the spacious room in the candlelight. Monday he would get the utilities turned on and then the apartment would be great. It had been a rough couple of days, but he considered them to be successful as they now had a place to live. He sat down on the couch and finally relaxed for a few moments. Bud used some of the water from the jugs to clean up as much as possible. He lit some candles and the light danced off the high ceilings. Walking down the porch and around the back, Bud and Badger found themselves underneath the walkway that gave access to the second story apartments.Īs they stood examining the backyard Bud spoke with a bit of reservation, "I suppose we’re going to be camping out with no electricity for a couple nights Boy." He peered down at his friend as if expecting a comment on the matter.īy the time he’d unloaded the car, darkness had set in. Although a little unsightly, the modifications were done well and didn't ruin the original decor of the old structure.įrom the kitchen, a back door opened to a small porch on the side of the house. A large porcelain covered bathtub with the old ornate legs sat beside a toilet and small sink.īack in the kitchen they saw obviously newer cabinets and renovations, reminiscent of when the house was being turned into apartments. To the immediate left a little hallway led to the bathroom. The two proceeded to the bedroom area and into the kitchen. At least it doesn’t smell so stuffy in this room." "Well, there’s where our breeze is coming from. A single window across from the bed stood open about ten inches or so. There sat a Queen-sized bed on his left with a small stand beside it and a lamp on the stand. He then moved through the doors and into a bedroom area.
Chuckling a little Bud asked, "What's wrong with you buddy?" A slight breeze flowed past him and Badger stepped back, as if he'd been sprayed with water or had a small rock thrown at him. He walked up to the two double doors and opened them both at the same time.
The young man sensed the grandeur of the house as he gazed up to the high ceilings. "Come on Buddy," he gestured for the dog to enter. Badger remained in the doorway, seeming to wait for his master to give the 'all clear' to enter.
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