Rossie called out from atop the fence to Nick, who just stood there silently. The girl was a little surprised to see Nick acting as if he was deliberately ignoring her and stalling for time.

The backpack, which contained a change of clothes and important documents that Rossie needed, was lying under the weeds.

Nick didn't answer, but instead smiled slightly as he took out his cell phone and answered the call.

"Mrs. Rossie, please come back down and get your bag yourself. I have to answer a ...