Fungi Foul Play by Vikki Walton

Author:Vikki Walton [Walton, Vikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction
Publisher: Morewellson, Ltd.
Published: 2023-05-04T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

After a bit more conversation, Anne was reminded of the scrumptious pastries on display in the French Bistro and put forward the idea to Miranda that they should meet there. As the patio was filled with guests, they took a seat inside. The restaurant seemed to be a success, judging from its full capacity. As a tall and thin woman dressed in navy blue slacks and wearing a freshly pressed white shirt came over to take their drink order, they looked over the menu. When she got back with their lattes, Anne decided to have a Pain au Chocolat while Marcia chose a delicious sounding Almond Croissant.

Anne noted the woman with a no-nonsense pixie haircut that framed her pretty face. Large blue eyes were the perfect compliment to her light skin, now brushed with a hint of sunburn, so often seen when people forgot about Colorado’s high altitude and the sun’s rays. She wore the typical Colorado uniform of trail pants with lots of pockets, a rose top with cutouts for thumb holes, and a pair of name-brand trail runners. Her outfit was completed with a much-loved canvas messenger bag. Anne immediately liked her.

Marcia took a sip of the latte and sighed. “This is delightful. I hadn’t been in yet, so thanks for suggesting we meet here.”

“My pleasure. And thanks for meeting with me. How’d your talk go?” Anne held the unusual cup, which had two handles, and took a drink of the latte.

“Great. Turns out that subject brought in a lot of curious people. The place was packed. Thanks for asking. Hopefully, it will help people to learn more about mushrooms and they won’t get such a bad rap.”

Anne nodded. “I think my favorite are portobellos. But I have to admit, I don’t know much about mushrooms either. Basically, I stick with oyster or baby bellas if I buy any from the store.” She steered the conversation back to her intent for their meeting. “It sounded like you were really surprised about Laurel.”

Marcia set her cup in the saucer before scooting her chair closer to the table. “Yes, well, first let me say that I didn’t know her well. In fact, it’s only been probably a month since she joined the club. The fact is, you may have people join to attend one meeting and then you never see or hear from them again. She had been to a meeting and was scheduled to join our upcoming foraging outing, but she had shared that she wanted to learn because she didn’t want to make the mistake of picking the wrong ones. That’s why when you said they believe that caused her death, I couldn’t believe it.”

Had Anne said that? She tried to remember but thought that she’d only said Laurel had possibly died from the mushrooms. However, it probably stood to reason that she would have had to get that information from someone. Anne remembered that she’d taken a picture of the mushroom in the basket they’d found at Laurel’s.

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