Knit Fast, Die Young: A Knitting Mystery (Knitting Mysteries) by Mary Kruger

Author:Mary Kruger [Kruger, Mary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780743484749
Publisher: Pocket
Published: 2007-05-22T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Josh stood beside his car, not opening the door in spite of the rain. Winston's news had galvanized them all; it could mean a break in the case. After much discussion, he, Briggs, and Charlie had decided not to bring Winston back for questioning in light of his worsening health. Instead Josh was being dispatched to talk to him at the bed-and-breakfast where he was staying.

Josh was glad to be leaving the fairgrounds, at least for a while. The atmosphere had become claustrophobic, and he'd been there all day. A change of scenery might give him a fresh view on this whole thing. Bouncing ideas off someone else would help, too.

With sudden decisiveness, Josh turned and strode toward Barn B. Inside, the air was closer and the light dimmer than ever, but he was aware of the small group of women seated to the right of the door. They watched him, all wary, as he approached them. He couldn't blame them, he thought as he walked in. They'd all been through a lot today, innocent or not.

"Josh?" Ari said as he neared them. "When can we leave?"

He shook his head. "Not yet. But, Ari, we need to speak with you."

"Again? I've told you everything I know."

Josh shrugged. "There are a few things we want to go over."

"Darn it," she grumbled, and reached for her parka. "All right. But I hope this won't take long."

"It won't. But the quicker we can clear this up, the better."

"I don't know what I can tell you that I haven't already," she grumbled as they went out. "Seriously, when is this going to end? It's getting late."

"Soon enough. We're just about done questioning everyone."

"And?"

"Most people didn't have anything to do with it, as far as we know."

"Then who does?"

"Just you and the others in the barn."

"The Suspects Club," she murmured.

"What?"

"Oh, that's just what we're calling ourselves. What is this?" she asked. They had stopped beside Josh's car. "I thought we were going to Barn A?"

"No. I need to talk with you." He opened the passenger door of his Volkswagen and glanced around to make sure nobody saw them. "Here, get in."

She didn't move. "Josh, what is this?"

"I'll tell you on the way."

"To where?"

"Ari, would you just get in?" he said, exasperated. "Before someone notices."

"Oh, all right," she said, and climbed into the car.

"Finally," he muttered, and went around to his side. Ari was looking at him as warily as any of the suspects in the barn had. "What?"

"What do you mean, 'before someone notices'?"

He put the car in gear and drove toward the gate. "That you're with me."

"What?" She stared at him. "Josh, what is going on?"

"I need to ask Winston Barr some questions. And I think you can tell me things we wouldn't find out otherwise."

"I've told you everything I know." She was frowning at him. "The state police don't know about this, do they? Chief Mason and Detective Briggs. They don't know I'm with you."

"No, they don't."

"Josh, for goodness' sake!" She shifted in her seat to stare at him.

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