Leighann Dobbs Cozy Mystery Collection by Leighann Dobbs

Author:Leighann Dobbs [Dobbs, Leighann]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-10-15T16:00:00+00:00

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“Shhh!” Nans looked at Ida. “This doesn’t prove that he’s the killer … just that he has the same shirt.”

“Actually, we don’t even know that swatch is from the killer,” Lexy said.

“It could have been there before the murder,” Ruth reminded them.

“We probably shouldn’t have taken it.” Lexy’s stomach sank. “Now Payne will have no way to tie this to the scene of the crime.”

“Yeah, it’s unlikely that he’ll believe us if we suddenly come forward and say we found it there,” Ruth said.

“Maybe the best thing to do is to give this to Weasel. He had a cousin on the police force. He might know what to do about it.”

Nans frowned down at the swatch. “Yeah, probably. I guess we’ll just have to find some other evidence or get Marchesi to admit to it.”

“Too bad we couldn’t catch him trying to steal the recipe or threatening Rat and the gang.”

“Does he even know that Rat is Dugasse’s son?”

“Not according to what Rat said earlier,” Lexy answered.

“So, for all we know, he thinks he’s got the contest all tied up since Dugasse is dead,” Ruth said.

“Which is good because when killers think they are in the clear, they tend to let their guard down,” Ida added.

“Well, let's get this swatch back to Weasel.” Nans wrapped the fabric back in the tissue and put it in her purse. “We can come back to the booth tomorrow when Marchesi is sure to be here and see if we can get him to admit to being the killer … or at least having his henchman do it.”

As they turned to head back down the aisle, Lexy’s heart jolted when she caught a glimpse of someone ducking out of sight at the end of the row.

“Hey! You!” She ran toward the person but when she got to the end no one was there—just a crowd of people milling about the area looking in the various booths.

“Damn!” She stopped and waited for Nans and the ladies to catch up.

“What is it?” Nans asked.

“I thought I saw someone watching us.” Lexy stood on her tip toes scanning the crowd. “I’ve had the feeling someone has been following us all night.”

Nans pursed her lips together. “Interesting … why would someone follow us?”

Lexy shrugged. “I don’t know, but I’m willing to bet it has something to do with Dugasse’s murder.”

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