Washington Deceased (2013)
“Marjorie said as she bustled past the central counter, straightening books on a remainder table as she went, “I hate to leave early, particularly on a night when you have an engagement yourself, but I really do barely have time to get home and get ready before Richard is supposed to pick me up.”
Carrie offered her employer the gently mocking, tolerantly affectionate look that newly confident youth reserves for anxious middle age.
“This is the third time in the last twenty minutes that you’ve told me you don’t have a minute to spare and must leave instanter. Please go. Kathy will be in by 5:30 and I’ll have ample time to keep my appointment with McRobert Pond.”
“You’re right, of course.” Marjorie stopped in her tracks. “I’ve been stalling because I’m rather puzzled and I guess a bit vexed at Wendy Gardner’s sudden disappearance and continuing absence. I’ve been hoping that if I stalled long enough she’d find her way back in here.”
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