Miz Scarlet and the Bewildered Bridegroom by Barton Sara M

Miz Scarlet and the Bewildered Bridegroom by Barton Sara M

Author:Barton, Sara M.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: wedding fiction animals cozy mystery humor series clean fiction
Publisher: Sara M. Barton


Chapter Fourteen --

Making my way down the back stairs, I headed into the kitchen. I could hear the animated conversation in the living room. Edna was regaling the crowd with a story about her brother, Ernest, who met a woman online who turned out to be a gold-digger. I placed a couple of thin slices of banana cake on a small plate, scooped some vanilla bean ice cream on top, and grabbed a dessert fork from the drawer. Lacey intercepted me while I was pouring a mug of coffee.

“So?” Those eyes twinkled as she leaned in conspiratorially. “What’s she like?”

I was about to tell her, but changed my mind. Why spoil the surprise? “I’ll let you make up your own mind when you meet her.”

“When might that be?”

“Soon. Very soon.” I pulled out a small serving tray from the cabinet and set Ruth’s snack on it.

“Well, now I’m really curious,” said Lacey, studying me carefully. “I’ve never known you to clam up, Scarlet Wilson. It makes me think you’re hiding something important.”

“Oh, I’m not hiding something,” I grinned. “I assure you. I’m looking forward to the first face-to-face between Edna and Ruth. It promises to be a doozy.”

“Intriguing. If you were going to place a bet....”

“That’s easy. My money’s on Ruth.”

“Is this going to put the kibosh on the Rivera-Weingarten romance, Scarlet?”

“I doubt it.”

“There must be something you can tell me about the woman!” With hands on her hips, the senior citizen sounded exasperated. “Just one little tidbit, something I can savor....”

“She’s a retired cop.”

“Get out!” The wide eyes, the open mouth, the gasp -- Lacey’s reaction was priceless. “No way!”

“Oh, yes,” I laughed, imagining the moment when Edna and Ruth came face to face. Boy, this is going to be a hoot. And then I remembered why Ruth was at the Four Acorns Inn. That dose of reality brought me back to my senses. On the upside, think of how Jenny will feel when she learns that Ruth is watching out for her. Will that help her to stop worrying so much? I hope so.

I knocked on the door before opening it. Tray in hand, I crossed the room and set it down on the small table beside the arm chair where Ruth sat. She leaned over, picked up her fork and stabbed at the banana cake, breaking off a hearty piece. I watched her raise it to her lips and open her mouth. She chewed the cake for a moment or two before nodding enthusiastically.

“Excellent.” She took a sip of coffee. “Also good. Now, shall we get started? I want to know everything that’s gone on in the last few days.”

Ruth questioned me for the better part of twenty minutes before she agreed to leave the Black Oak Room and follow me down the long staircase to the living room. As we appeared in the doorway, Dr. Van Zandt spotted us. Jumping to his feet, he stood at attention, waiting to be introduced to the newcomer.

“Hello,” my mother called out, waving to the long-awaited arrival.



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