Time: 22:09. Location: White Lily Avenue, Mayers house.
14 days until the honey festival.
Chloroform is not instantaneous to work. Unlike the movies, the substance needs 2 to 5 minutes of inhalation to make its magic, hence The Polack holds the soaked handkerchief against the girl's mouth and nose.
Veronica, despite showing a healthy appearance, seems to possess less resistance than usual. Within a minute the girl closes the eyes and her body relaxes, apparently knocked out by the chemical. The Polack waits an extra half minute before returning the handkerchief to his pants pocket. With the fingers he gently slaps Veronica's cheek, tilting her head but receiving no reaction.
