THE GENTLEMEN ROBBERS
The adventures of Mister Tall and Mister Small, two robbers who believe politeness is an effective key to their work.
The Gentlemen Robbers rarely visit families with young children - but it does happen....
How did Mister Tall and Mister Small first meet and form their partnership? This story reveals all...
Inspired by a drawing on dA by fiftyshadeofgag, and an advert, a family take delivery of an Amazon Echo - and then have visitors....
While our heroes are visiting a house, they are surprised by a brief visit from their neighbour. That is quickly dealt with, but Mister Tall sees something that leads them to call next on that poor, innocent bystander to their earlier robbery. Sadly for them, there is more to the woman named Colette than meets the eye... Special thanks to Doctor George for his input on this tale.
This was actually, along with Goose Fair, the first story I ever published up on a website, and introduces the characters of Mister Tall and Mister Small as we know them. They pay a visit where the residents return unexpectedly, and they have to deal with the new arrivals - politely, of course..
All she was doing was returning Maggie's glasses after they had been left in the shop - she certainly was not expecting to be bound and gagged by our polite pair.
she's just won a part in the musical Urinetown, but she needs to know what it feels like to be tied up for some time. When her aunt obliges, the last thing they expect is for Mister Tall and Mister Small to pay a visit...
A mother and two daughters - a recipe for family harmony this may not be, so it may eb some quiet thinking between the three of them would help. It's fortunate, in a way, that Mister Tall and Mister Small are on hand to facilitate such a period of time...
One of thre challenges I like to set myself is to tell a story using an unfamiliar language. So, when I wanted to tell the tale of when Mister Tall and Mister Small visited the Bangra Belt in Leicester, I could not refuse the chance. My apologies, as always, if my Urdu is not up to scratch.
Our two friends like to respect the cultural and religious differences between themselves and those they visit - and this tale provides an illustration of that.
This tale was one of a short series I wrote for Christmas 2008, as three women with similar tastes in colours are netertained by our polite pair.
I suppose it had to happen eventually, given the multi-cultural mix in the UK - Mister Tall and Mister Small visit a Muslim household, and have to secure the daughter, followed by the mother, while being respectful at the same time...
The Gentlemen Robbers sometimes accept commissions, but when oen of their jobs is interrupted by teh unexpcted return of the ladies of the house, and a church group are coming soon after, they apply their ingenuity to teh situation.
Surprise Surprise
Mister Tall in particular is a man of diverse talents - as he demonstrates when visitng the apartment of an Italian diplomat...
If you've read Respect To The Female, you know how gracious Mister Tall and Mister Small can be with those who follow a different faith. There are degress of observance, however, though that does nto bother them - they simply adapt and adjust, as this tale tells.
Our 'heroes' are hired to raid the home fo a wealthy widow and retrieve an item from her private gallery - a woman who has a veyr particular taste in her domestic and security staff.
Mandy had planned for a quiet, simple evening with her daughters while her husband was away "on business". So, when Mister Tall and Mister Small walked in, things did not quite go according to plan - and how was this linked to a visit by the China Doll Gang elsewhere?
It's the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elisabeth the Second, but for three women in an English manor house the day is interrupted by two erudite guests. Christyne appears by kind permission of petsilkenvixen.
Lauren was only a few minutes late arriving home, but it was enough for her mother to dole out her usual punishment. As she applied the paddle, however, two uninvited guests drop in. Amand Lu offers her version of our polite purloiners...
Sara Philips and the girls of the Carrington Girls Detective Agency are enjoying a night out, but on their return to Rachel's house they find that Mister Tall and Mister Small are paying a visit for reasons unknown - at first. A very special tale from the pen of Golavus, with surprises and shocks for all...
Mister Tall and Mister Small surprise a suburban mother and daughter at home - but as they search the house, they discover there is more to this Famil than meets the eye. From a suggestion by Amanda Lu...
Two actresses, sisters in a soap, one of whom is robbing the other in the current storyline. What they need is some expert advice...
Like Grandmother, Like Granddaughter
When Clare agreed to go shopping with her grandmother, the last thing she expected was to meet two men in black - again...
Carmen is an amateur detective who always gets into trouble - and today is no exception. Twice...
Our men in black visit an interior designer and her assistant - with similar names...
The English countryside, so serene, so beautiful - so perfect for a visit by the men in black...
Two generations of an Indian family - one traditional, one not - and both meeting Mister Tall and Mister Small...
Daisy was looking forward to a quiet day - and with the help of our polite friends, she and her flatmate get just that...
Visiting their aunt and uncle, two sisters go for a walk in the surrounding woods - and then greet two polite visitors...
Where necessary, decorum, manners and the situation dictate our friends take their time, and have a nice long chat...
When they visited this home, the men in black found themselves acting as counsellors...
A commission to steal an item from an Irish noble takes on a more serious tone...
when asked to steal a valuable document, our heroes display cultural and personal sensitivity...
Sometimes, to meet a commission the Gentlemen have to think laterally...
In one town, the Men of Polite Persuasion strike again...
Sometimes, the way to deal with relationship problems is a distraction...
To rob your house...
Matchmaking can take many forms...
What happens when the people they visit are - less than cooperative...
Classic and new perils...
A mother, A daughter, A chance for puns...
A nice day in the country...
Always work with good manners...
They had planned a night out, but our polite friends had other ideas...
A pleasant visit...
Their plans for a night out changed...
They had their own plans, but a visit changed them...
In which Mister Tall and Mister Small meet a mother and daughter in blue...
They only wanted to give them a parcel...
Does lightning truly strike three times...
Why should a visit from our friends stop the drinking of coffee and sharing of gossip...
In another world, what would happen if our friends visited a young model called Barbara Roberts...
Circumstances mean Mister Tall and Mister Small need to stay a little longer...
She was celebrating her degree - with some practical experience...
Our erudite friends are back in Americana, this time meeting a blonde haired kid's family...
Their plan was to go to a family celebration - their plans were changed...
One must always show concern and good manners...
Join us again as the men of manners visit a childhood haunt - Riverdale...
Occassionally, our friends have to leave before they have finished their work - but they hate not to say adieu...
Whatever the situation, they are always Gentlemen...
Compassion and Concern are their watchwords...
Gender Swapped...
Our erudite friends visit a family who love the works of one author...
She and her sons had to take an unplanned day off...
They had not expected to meet two such charming men...
Sometimes, the shock can lead to realization...
Let history repeat itself...
A tea party of pregnant women, interrupted...
Sometimes, even Mister Tall and Mister Small have to deal with the younger generation...
Of course they would listen to their grandmothers...
As only they can...
After all, it only helps...
Business as usual...
Don't feel down if you come home to unexpected guests...
An afternoon of discovery...
A special mother and daughter moment...