Of Course It's Murder by Kate Sweeney

Author:Kate Sweeney [Sweeney, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery & Detective, Fiction, Lesbian, mystery, Ryan; Kate (Fictitious Character), General, Murder
ISBN: 9781935216117
Google: jawkQwAACAAJ
Amazon: 1935216112
Publisher: Intaglio Publications
Published: 2010-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

“Mr. Merriweather, I have a search warrant for the entire house.”

I heard Adam Sinclair’s now familiar voice as I came down the stairs. Simon stepped back and Adam walked in, stamping his boots on the mat.

“If you wouldn’t mind having all your guests come downstairs.” Adam’s tone was official and screamed no nonsense. I hoped Simon heard the screaming.

Simon bowed slightly. “As you wish, Inspector,” he said gravely and turned.

“I’m not an insp…” Adam Sinclair started and threw up his hands in what I thought was resignation. Before this was over, he’d be lucky to be the town dogcatcher much less an inspector.

He saw me then. “Miss Ryan.”

“Sheriff, you’ve come prepared.” I smiled slightly. He did not return the smile.

“Yes, I’m not as inept as you might think,” he said rudely. I raised an eyebrow but said nothing. “And I haven’t heard about your Hester Worsley yet.”

“She’s not my—”

I stopped as one by one everyone came out of his and her rooms, most grumbling all the way down the staircase, and stood in the foyer. We listened while he explained the warrant.

Emily looked indignant. “I don’t like the idea of someone rummaging through my personal belongings.”

Kit smiled sheepishly. “I don’t mind. Young man, you take your time.”

“Thanks,” he said. As he slowly mounted the stairs, I heard him mutter, “I’d better not find Mr. Fahey.”

Bob and Linda came out of their room. Linda smiled and Bob glared at him. “I know it’s your job, but don’t think you can take advantage here,” he said heatedly and Linda shot a worried look at her husband. She took his arm and led him downstairs.

I made up my mind to keep an eye on Bob.

Adam hesitated, then looked back at me. “Miss Ryan, Mr. Merriweather, please come with me. I don’t want anyone to think I’ve tampered with anything.” So much for keeping an eye on Bob, I thought, and followed him.

Outside, the clouds rolled in and the weather turned decidedly rotten. The temperature dropped and the wind howled through the windows.

“Perfect,” Adam mumbled as he opened the door to Helen’s room. He looked around and I did the same.

Simon stood, leaning against the doorjamb, examining his fingernails. Once again, I found it curious that the suitcase on the bed was opened and still neatly packed.

“Something odd?” Adam asked.

I shrugged and looked around. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Adam scratched the back of his head. Not knowing what to do next, I walked over to the bathroom and flipped on the light. Adam followed me and I stepped out of the way for him. He grunted a thank you and walked in.

The bathroom was as neat as a pin. Nothing seemed out of place. I noticed nothing was in the wastebasket.

“Okay, you’re frowning again. What are you thinking?” Adam asked impatiently.

“Everything is neat,” I said.

Simon chuckled. “Helen was neat if nothing else.”

I shook my head. “No, I mean too neat. No toothbrush, no toiletries, nothing in the wastebasket. And her luggage,” I continued and walked into the room.

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