A Specter of Justice (2015)
A Specter of Justice
“Located just a few miles north of town, the nineteen twenties neighborhood was enjoying a resurgence as proximity to Asheville’s vibrant center made the older homes desirable. Lenore Carpenter’s looked like it received tender loving care. The lawn, surprisingly green for October, was raked clear of leaves. A garden shed stood to the right with a greenhouse attached to the rear. Hanging baskets devoid of flowers were lined up on the concrete apron ready to be stored for winter.
Hewitt unlatc...hed the front gate and gestured for me to precede him up the walk. When I reached the first step to the porch, a woman opened the door. I stopped and stared, trying to place the familiar face. Then I made a futile effort to hide my surprise.
“Yeah. It’s me,” Shirley said. “I didn’t have time to dress properly.”
“You look fine.” I meant it. Without the severe white makeup and tar-black mascara and eyeliner, she looked cute.MoreLess
Hewitt unlatc...hed the front gate and gestured for me to precede him up the walk. When I reached the first step to the porch, a woman opened the door. I stopped and stared, trying to place the familiar face. Then I made a futile effort to hide my surprise.
“Yeah. It’s me,” Shirley said. “I didn’t have time to dress properly.”
“You look fine.” I meant it. Without the severe white makeup and tar-black mascara and eyeliner, she looked cute.MoreLess
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