Stiffs and Swines by Ellery Adams

Author:Ellery Adams
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: amateur sleuth, cozy mystery, diet, recipes, culinary, ellery adams, supper club
Publisher: Ellery Adams

CHAPTER TWELVE – BARBECUED CORNISH HEN

Felicity was practicing with her dogs at the far end of the campground. A pair of Jack Russell terriers leapt through a series of hoops in blurs of white fur as they raced one another. At the end of the obstacle course, the dogs barked and smiled, their tongues lolling and their stumpy tails wagging fiercely as Felicity lavished them with praise.

Two border collies performed their routine next, dashing through tunnels, climbing steps, and weaving in and out of flexible poles with lightning speed. Felicity encouraged her animals by calling their names and blowing shrill notes on a small silver whistle. Felicity had blonde braids and piled on top of her head and wore a baggy, white cotton shirt embroidered at the neck and hem with small flowers. With her long black skirt and mud-covered clogs, Felicity looked like a Dutch milkmaid.

“I was wondering if y’all were going to track me down,” she said by way of welcome. “The news about Jimmy’s death has spread around this place like germs on an airplane. I heard about Gillian, too. I even asked to see her after they finished questioning me at the station, but they wouldn’t allow it.” She picked at the end of a coiled leash in agitation. “How is she?”

“Not so great. But at least she had someone to confide in before her arrest, thanks to you.” Lindy took both of Felicity’s hands in her own. “We are so grateful to you for taking care of Gillian last night. We were all frantic with worry over her disappearance.”

“It was nothing.” Felicity waved off Lindy’s gratitude. “Plus, I made a new friend. That doesn’t happen too often at our age, does it?”

One of the border collies trotted over to Bennett and began to sniff the cuffs of his pants. Bennett shifted his feet and backed away from the curious canine.

“He’s harmless,” Felicity assured Bennett.

“Everybody says that about their own dogs,” Bennett muttered. “But I’m a mailman. I’ve seen the nicest dogs turn into savage, postal-carrier-hating maniacs in my presence.” He eyed the dog fearfully. “This dog’s going to eat me, isn’t he?”

“Parson might lick you to death, but that’s it.” Felicity placed her hand on the head of the black and white collie sitting calmly beside her. “And this is Vicar. The terriers are Minister and Clergy. My father was a preacher. He passed away years ago and now, these guys are my only family.”

“Is your show still set for tonight?” Lucy asked.

Felicity nodded. “Yes. Nothing on the schedule’s been altered despite this morning’s, uh, discovery. That’s why we were practicing. Besides, I wanted to get my mind off my trip to the sheriff’s. It was a very intimidating experience. I felt guilty even though I haven’t done anything wrong.”

“Believe me, we’ve all felt that way before,” James said and Felicity shot him a grateful smile. “We can promise you that Gillian’s innocent of Jimmy’s murder as well.”

“I’m sure Felicity made it clear to the

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