A Killing in Kenya by Susan Harper

Author:Susan Harper [Harper, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fairfield Publishing
Published: 2018-02-21T06:00:00+00:00

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Kendell was so glad to see Pauline again. Being in a foreign country on her own made her a bit nervous, and there was just something about having someone more experienced around. Pauline, albeit a little senile at times, had a way about her that just made Kendell feel more relaxed. The two of them sat down to lunch with the rest of the Giraffe Manor patrons. Everyone was on edge now after having had their rooms searched by the local officers. Now that Pauline had come out of hiding, Kendell was sure that they would search their room again. They suspected that Pauline had helped Lillian get off the manor’s property, but she had done such an excellent job of playing the part of the confused old lady that it left the men discombobulated about the whole ordeal.

Jahi and his family walked around the table, dropping off a homemade dessert for everyone to enjoy, and again reminding everyone that the giraffe-friendly dishes were in the blue bowls if they wanted to share. Some of the younger giraffes were making their way over even as he said it. Kendell and Pauline remained quiet, not wanting to say anything about Pauline’s adventure to the embassy just yet since everyone was acting strangely. Kendell was certain the quiet, discontent behavior was mostly because they were being detained until Lil was found. No one was speaking with them since they had been the ones to arrive at the manor with the accused. It was like everyone at the table was angry with them for ruining their vacation plans.

The Duffeys were whispering to one another at the end of the table. Mrs. Duffey had her nose turned up and kept rolling her eyes. Kendell listened carefully. Her French was incredibly rusty. She picked up that they were talking about African animals, recognizing the word elephant at one point as well as what she believed to be the word for rhino. Kendell nudged Pauline, who was sitting happily as she snacked on the pie and acted like nothing was wrong. “Yes, dear?” Pauline asked.

“What animal was it that Zachariah was talking about hunting while he was in Africa?” Kendell whispered.

“A rhino, I believe,” Pauline said.

Kendell nibbled on her slice of pie, trying to act like she wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. They’re definitely talking about Zachariah, Kendell thought. Mr. Duffey and Mrs. Duffey seemed to be arguing about something. Then, one phrase stood out to her. Mrs. Duffey spoke plainly and a bit loudly, probably forgetting that someone at the table other than her family spoke French. “Je suis content qu ‘il soit mort,” she said in an annoyed tone.

“Oh, really?” Kendell smirked, turning her head to look straight at the woman. Mrs. Duffey’s face turned red, probably now recalling how Kendell had spoken a bit of French during their first meeting. “You’re glad that Zachariah is dead? Why?”

“That’s not what she said!” Mr. Duffey yelped.

“That’s exactly what she said,” Kendell countered.

“It’s not like it sounds,” he said, changing his direction entirely.

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