Hand in Glove
“As its managing director, Maurice enjoys an income quite adequate to keep Sam and me in the manner to which we’re accustomed. Tristram’s royalties are strictly surplus to his requirements.” “If that’s the case . . .” “It is.” Her mouth curled in mockery. “Or would be. If Sam and I were Maurice’s only dependants. But we aren’t, you see.” “What do you mean?” “I’ve long suspected something of the sort, but only recently have chapter and verse come my way. In an envelope posted in Gloucester on the... twenty-third of June, to be precise.” “The letter from Beatrix?” “Yes. It didn’t contain blank paper.” “What, then?” “A report from a private enquiry agency commissioned by Beatrix on exactly the same topic you asked me here to discuss: Maurice’s finances. It seems the old bitch—” She broke off with a grin. “I’m sorry. What I meant to say was that Maurice’s dear and charming aunt had been checking up on him. And evidently thought I should know the results.MoreLess
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