A Crying Shame: A Jesse Watson Mystery - Plot & Excerpts
I had to do something to get rid of the odor, and I had to do it quickly. Waiting to hear from Russ Shank and with the threat of Detective Trainum’s return, I was sure to have company soon. If anyone got a whiff of the smell, they would know immediately what I had done. I went to the kitchen in search of a box of matches. Shortly after finding out that I was pregnant; I was forced to give up smoking by well-meaning family members, so I no longer possessed a lighter. However, I was sure that there had to be matches somewhere. I rummaged through the kitchen drawers and searched all the cabinets, but came up empty-handed. Finally, I went over to the computer desk in the living room and pulled open the drawer. I found a book of matches containing only two matchsticks. This would have to do, I told myself. If I’m careful, I’ll be able to light several candles, and hopefully, cover up that stinking smell. I walked over to the fireplace and grabbed the two candles sitting on each end of the mantel, and then walked around the room, gathering up more candles.
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