<p><strong>To anyone who might read this book.</strong></p><p>These few short stories are not written to entertain or pass away a short train journey.</p><p>They are written to make your little grey cells work (Hercule Poirot).</p><p>Hopefully they might make you think a little longer after reading.</p><p>On time, space and human companionship to name but a few.</p>