Busy Body: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C Beaton

Author:M. C Beaton [Beaton, M. C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 0312387016
Amazon: 0312387016
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Published: 2010-10-11T23:00:00+00:00

Despite the loud protests from the study from the vicar, shouting, “This place is getting like Piccadilly Circus,” Mrs. Bloxby settled them in the vicarage drawing room. Rain was falling steadily outside. “They said it was going to be a barbecue summer,” said Agatha. “Such a shame for all the families who booked their holidays in Britain this year.”

“Amazing thing, British tourism,” remarked Mrs. Bloxby when she returned from the kitchen with a laden tray. “People flit by air to countries and never really understand other races or cultures, like dragonflies flitting over a pond. Can’t see the murky depth underneath. You are looking unusually serious, Mrs. Raisin.”

Agatha opened her capacious handbag and drew out a white envelope and handed it to the vicar’s wife. “Before you look at that, I’ll tell you how we came by it.”

She described how they had found the box under Sunday’s shed. “I extracted the one photo in that envelope, which is withholding evidence from the police, but I wanted to consult you first.”

Mrs. Bloxby took out the photo and slowly sat down. “Oh, dear. What shall we do?”

“I thought as you knew her, we might go over there and have a quiet word. I cannot for a moment think that Mrs. Timson was ever involved with anyone capable of murder. If you think for one moment she might have got involved with some sort of villain, I can post this anonymously to the police.”

“Have some tea and scones,” urged Mrs. Bloxby. “Tea and scones are very mind settling.”

“Have you ever heard any gossip about Mrs. Timson?” asked Toni.

“Nothing at all,” said Mrs. Bloxby. “Oh, dear, perhaps it might have been better if you had both left the matter to the police. They would probably send along a policewoman and . . .”

“They would probably send along Detective Sergeant Collins, who would frighten her to death and no doubt lead her off in handcuffs in front of the whole village,” said Agatha harshly.

Mrs. Bloxby sighed. “I might as well go with you. Dear me, what sinks of iniquity these little villages can be.”

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