Visions in Death by JD Robb

Author:JD Robb [Robb, JD]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2010-09-10T04:00:00+00:00

repeat, and they appreciate being notified of specials and

sales and events. Why, just last week we had--'

'Ms Chancy? We just want the list.'

'Yes. Well, yes. Lieutenant, is it?'

'It sure is.'

'You see, I've never had a request of this nature, and I'm

unsure how to proceed.'

'Let me help you out with that. You give us the list, and

we say thank you for your cooperation.'

'But our customers. They may object. If they feel I've,

somehow, infringed on their privacy, they may object, you

see. And shop elsewhere.'

It wasn't difficult in the confined space, for Peabody to

nudge Eve. 'We can assure you of our discretion, Ms Chancy,'

she said. 'This is a very serious matter we're investigating,

and we need your help. But there's no reason for us to reveal

to any of your customers how we obtained their name.'

'Oh, I see. I see.'

But she continued to stand, biting her smiling lip.

'What a beautiful quilt chair.' Peabody ran her hand over

it. 'Is this your work?'

'Yes. Yes, it is. I'm particularly proud of it.'

'I can see why. It's exceptional work.'

'Thank you! Do you quilt?'

'A little. I do a little of this, a little of that. I'm hoping to

make more time for my handwork in the future, especially

since I'm moving to a new apartment shortly. I'd like to have

it reflect my interests.'

'Well, of course,' Ms Chancy said, enthusiastically.

'I noticed how well supplied and how organized your shop

is. I'll certainly be back, in an unofficial capacity, as soon

as I've settled into my new place.'

'Wonderful! Let me give you our store information. We

hold classes, you know, and have monthly clubs for any

interest.' She plucked a disc out of a box covered with fabric

daisies.

'Great.'

'You know, Lieutenant, handcrafting not only gives you

the opportunity to create beautiful things that reflect your

own style and personality while honoring centuries of traditions,

but is very therapeutic. I imagine anyone in your line

of work needs to be able to relax and cleanse the soul.'

'Right.' Peabody swallowed the tickle of laughter at her

field promotion by the shopkeeper. 'I couldn't agree more.

I have a number of friends and associates who could use the

same.'

'Really?'

'If we could have your customer list, Ms Chancy.' Peabody

gave her a bright, toothy smile. 'We'd very much appreciate

your cooperation, and your support of the NYPSD.'

'Oh. Hmm. When you put it that way.' She cleared her

throat. 'But you'll be discreet?'

Peabody kept the smile plastered on her face. 'Absolutely.'

`I'll just make you a copy.'

Back on the street Peabody's smile turned smug, and there

was a little bounce to her step as she walked. 'Well?'

'Well what?'

'Come on.' She jabbed Eve with her elbow. 'Spread a little

glory.'

Eve stopped at a glide-cart. Caffeine was going to be an

essential part of the day. 'Couple tubes of Pepsi,' she ordered.

'One straight, one Pepsi Fitness. Watching the weight,' she

said to Eve.

Eve shrugged, dug out credits. She took the first hit and

decided there was hope left in the world. 'You did a good

job. Maybe a longer dance than the one with me smashing

Chancy's face into her desk, but not as messy.'

'See, now that we're partners, I can be the one with the

voice of reason.

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