““You’re back early,” I said. She fanned herself. “It’s getting warm.” The day had been fairly mild. “I would have thought it would have been hotter under that heavy dress yesterday.” “It was.” Pointing out the obvious, I said, “But the temperature is lower today. And you’re wearing a much lighter garment.” She fixed me with a look. “I know that.” Deciding to try a different tack, I lowered myself into one of her visitors’ chairs. “What’s wrong?” She had been standing behind her desk, but now sa...t down hard, making the seat creak in protest. I’d be the first to admit I had trouble reading my assistant. Other than perpetually cranky, she didn’t seem to have a wide range of emotions. To buy her time, however, I told her about our recent visitors and Muffy’s “clue.” She listened with interest, her small eyes sparking when I mentioned that Zachary believed one of his Civil War mates was out to get him. “Hmph.” Her brows came together. “That fits with what I’ve pieced together,”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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