With rumors swirling around Wapatusset concerning the recent
arrest of Muffy Milken (a.k.a. Natasha Fatale), residents are getting a mix of
fact and fiction from the local grapevine. Here’s an attempt to set things
straight.
Bebe Boesky | a.k.a. Muffy Milken (file photo)
FACT:
The Russian woman known in America
as both Bebe Boesky and, most recently, Muffy Milken, was arrested for
suspicion of spying for the Russian government. She is being held without bail
in the Wapatusset Police Station jail. (See “Russian Spy Ring South of Boston?" for details.)
Earlier today, major media outlets released news of a “Spy Swap”, in which several suspected spies (including Ms. Milken) are to be
escorted to CIS (Central Intelligence Spy division) headquarters in Alexandria,
VA. Top-secret plans are in the works with officials in Moscow to broker a
deal.
news anchor, Edwardo Anthony (file photo)
Here’s where signals got crossed:
First, TV news anchor
Edwardo Anthony confused the CIS with the local ICS (Institute
of Chardonnay Studies) in
Wapatusset during his mid-day broadcast. Being a Wapatusset resident himself (and a regular at the Institute), it was an understandable mistake. But this gaffe set the town abuzz, and gossip-mongers
started chatting and tweeting away.
Just like an old-fashioned game of “telephone,” the story twisted like a Mobius Strip. Soon the talk was about wife
swapping in Wapatusset, with the Institute
of Chardonnay Studies as the nexus
of activity.
Hooking up with the JonesesBoard members of the Institute quickly called their PR rep
to dispel the rumor, and agents from nearby Scrodwell Banker came to their
defense as well. “We are so tired of that old Boston Magazine article tarnishing our town,” said Jane Peyton. “Just because we closely
resemble a certain town of similar size, geography and demographics does
not mean we are that town!"
"For the last time–all this nonsense about car keys and gnomes is pure
fiction.”
We’ll leave it at that. Stay tuned for developing news on espionage--and intrigue.
