Shrouded in Thought by N. S. Wikarski

Author:N. S. Wikarski
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: history, mystery, thriller, series, amateur sleuth, traditional detective, women's studies, Chicago, Gilded Age, Victorian
Publisher: Northgate Press
Published: 2024-01-25T00:00:00+00:00

UPON RETURNING HOME, she went directly in search of Jack. She found him in the coach house polishing the brass carriage lanterns.

“Everything all right, Miss Engie?” His question sounded almost too casual.

“No, Jack. Far from it. I’ll have to curtail my duties at Hull House and Pullman. A more pressing matter requires my immediate attention. I’d like you to take the early train back to the city tomorrow.”

The caretaker looked up in surprise.

“I want you to get things in order at the townhouse. I’ll be staying there for the next week or two.”

Jack said nothing for a moment, continuing to polish industriously. When he finally spoke, his observation sounded almost nonchalant. “You’re going to hunt down Mrs. Allworthy’s killer, aren’t you, Miss Engie?”

“Yes, Jack, I am.” The lady folded her arms decisively.

The coachman grinned in amusement, his gold tooth flashing briefly in the lantern light. “Then I’d say the guilty party’s chances of surviving are about as good as a snowball’s in hell. You’ll pardon the expression, miss.”

Turning toward the door, Evangeline said over her shoulder, “Yes, I’d agree with your assessment, Jack. Get some rest. Tomorrow will be a very busy day.”

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