“They agreed that the master bedroom was the likeliest place to find them. Fenwick had convinced Swann that he was the more likely one to request a visit thither. When Fenwick gave him a commanding look, Swann said, “We was wondering if we might have a peek at the master bedroom.” Lady Pargeter stared at him in astonishment. “Only if you ain’t using it yourself, of course,” he added. “It happens I am not. It’s too dark to suit me, but may I know why you wish to view it?” Swann had been coached. “Old times’ sake,” he replied. “Many’s the time I have enjoyed a gargle of brandy there with old Pargeter when he was racked up with gout, you know. I would like to see his last resting place—while he was alive, I mean, for of course, I often visit his grave. Well, two or three times. Once, actually, but I took some flowers.” Fenwick saw he had overestimated Swann’s potential as a conspirator. “Actually, Swann was hoping for a keepsake, Lady Pargeter. Nothing valuable like his watch, but some tr...ifle—a favorite book of poetry, perhaps, in which he had jotted down his thoughts.”MoreLessShow More Show Less
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