The Harrison: A Beautiful Place to Die (Madeline Donovan Mysteries Book 2) by Madison Kent

Author:Madison Kent [Kent, Madison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

When they entered, an excited Marilyn leaped from her place in the French cafe where she sat with her twin sister. Waving to them, she held a piece of paper in her hand, "Madeline, it is opium, just as you had guessed. Imagine, what a discovery."

Madeline leaned over to embrace her and thank her for what she had done.

"Will you go to the police with this information?" asked Marilyn.

"Of course. I must. There is other startling news also."

She went on to tell Marilyn and Nancy of what she discovered about the supposed engagement rings.

"Did you see Mr. Harrison run out to the street and chase poor Little Tony away?" asked Madeline.

"Yes, the missing women...at least, I think that's why he acted the way he did," said Marilyn.

"All the brothers were in the lobby. They were huddled around together over the paper," said Nancy.

"The tall one, what is his name?" asked Hugh.

"That is Christopher, the one with a little gray at the temples."

"He appears to guide the others. They do all the talking, and he barely says a word but seems to control them," said Hugh.

"He never said one word to me when we had our meeting. I don't know if it's arrogance or just pure pride that he feels he is so far above the mere mortals who come to his hotel," said Madeline.

When the three brothers left through their private elevator, everyone returned to their normal chatter.

"I think they are finally feeling a little pressure about the girls. Have you or Nancy heard anything about the new ones who are missing?" asked Madeline.

"When Little Tony began calling out, most people went out to buy a paper. I only know what we read...two of the girls missing are tourists, the other is local. The two girls were visiting the Auditorium Building. The other, it is not known where she was last," said Nancy.

"Then the brothers should not have been concerned if they were not associated with their hotel," said Hugh.

"Perhaps they know the police will be more likely to be vigorous in their search as the numbers of girls gone missing will have the city's residents demanding some action," said Madeline.

Marilyn handed Madeline the remains of the chocolate and the results.

"I suppose the police will question me now," said Marilyn.

"I can't imagine that they wouldn't, you don't mind, do you?" asked Madeline.

"No, of course not. I would like to help in any way I can, those missing girls could be any one of us," said Marilyn.

"There is Lady Mary on the outside patio. She is with an older man I have not seen before," said Madeline.

"I have seen him with her. I think he is a hotel guest. He, like Alfred, appear to take a protective watch over her."

He was short, with a bulging chest area that protruded through his coat jacket. For a moment, she wondered about what the witness had said about the person who pushed Maria. He fit the description, as did Patrick. But, of course, there were a hundred people within her neighborhood who probably would fit that description.

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