top model actress October 11, 1921 ……... It must have been worth at least ten grand. I took a wide circle around the oblivious couple, contemplating on how best to approach them to get a better look, when my prayers were answered. The husband, taking her empty glass headed back up the hill towards the Manor. He left her alone by the fountain. As she Watched the gurgling water, she moved around, stopping with her back to me. She presented an easy, vulnerable target. Seeing no one else around for the moment, I decided to act while the iron was hot. I played it all out in my mind as I approached quietly on the soles of my shoes. A subtle bump into her would be all that was necessary. With one hand holding onto her waist, my other hand would reach to flick open the jewels clasp, and then palm it to my pocket . With a sincere apology, I would be gone before she ever realized what had happened.….. October 13, 1921 I had caught the last train leaving that evening. Much to keyed up to sleep, I sat at the bar in the dining car as I treated myself, and my nerves to a couple of drinks. I was basking in the rapture of an incredibly successful venture. I mentally thought about the jewels I had taken, and what the value may be. Even if I underestimated, I came up with a rather nice sum. I figured I would be able to live quite comfortably for a while. I had just about decided to quit my way of life and live the life of a gentleman of leisure, when a young intertwined couple entered the car. She was prettily clad in a long layered skirt and frilly satin top. A jeweled bracelet encircled one wrist., Upon a finger sat a large diamond ring, likely an engagement ring. I felt an all too familiar sensation begin in the pit of my stomach. I knew then , that it was way to early , and too much fun, to contemplate retirement. I drained my glass and moved to a table behind the young couple. Later as I was and settled in my berth. I smiled wickedly to myself on the rather all too successful endeavor
