He strode quickly to the figure on the ground, then back to Beatrice and Posy. “Are you ladies all right?” he asked. “This must have scared the life out of you.” They nodded, and he sighed. “I don’t know what to say, Beatrice. I promise you that violent crime is a most unusual occurrence in Dappl...
She dropped the knife as she fell—it skidded toward the kitchen door leading into the living room and front door. Beatrice ran to grab it but knew that there were plenty of other potential weapons in her kitchen—she needed to get out of the house. Where were her keys? Phyl...
Even funny for Miss Sissy,” said Meadow. They started walking again. Beatrice said, “I think Savannah better make sure that Miss Sissy doesn’t kidnap Smoke during the visit. She sure does like that little cat.” Meadow’s eyebrows shot up. “You don’t ...
“You’re a smart, accomplished woman,” recited Karen in a detached voice. “And you’ve got a great daughter. She’s really going to miss you.” Beatrice decided to ignore that last bit. She glanced around her to see if there was anything she could use as a weapon or if she could see anyone who could ...