Take Stock in Murder
“But Carrie insisted they keep to their routine, especially after her conversation with Terry Conan.
It became obvious from the moment he and Carrie walked into the dining room that they were the center of attention. Word must have gotten out that Charles was the prime suspect in the murder.
“Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Faraday.” William, the maître d’, decked out in a black tie, showed no surprise at the arrival of Carrie and Charles.
“Hello, William. Looks like a pretty full house tonight. Did ...the chef cook a blue-plate special?” Charles asked.
“Blue-plate special?” Carrie asked teasingly. Charles’s vocabulary always amazed her.
“Yes, darling. You know, a piece of meat and two vegetables with gravy all over for one cheap price.”
“Thank you, dear. I know what a blue-plate special is,” she responded as they walked toward their table.
“Even though we’re getting busy, I managed to keep your favorite table open,” William said as he pulled Carrie’s chair out for her.MoreLess
It became obvious from the moment he and Carrie walked into the dining room that they were the center of attention. Word must have gotten out that Charles was the prime suspect in the murder.
“Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Faraday.” William, the maître d’, decked out in a black tie, showed no surprise at the arrival of Carrie and Charles.
“Hello, William. Looks like a pretty full house tonight. Did ...the chef cook a blue-plate special?” Charles asked.
“Blue-plate special?” Carrie asked teasingly. Charles’s vocabulary always amazed her.
“Yes, darling. You know, a piece of meat and two vegetables with gravy all over for one cheap price.”
“Thank you, dear. I know what a blue-plate special is,” she responded as they walked toward their table.
“Even though we’re getting busy, I managed to keep your favorite table open,” William said as he pulled Carrie’s chair out for her.MoreLess
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