Butterflies (The Secret Casebook Of Simon Feximal) (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
I could scarcely contain my relief at escaping the stifling heat. ‘What an odd man,’ I said. Simon nodded. ‘It seems a strange ambition, to pursue a collection without any pleasure in either the hunt or the beauty of the creatures he acquires.’ ‘That is strange,’ I agreed. ‘And so is the fact that his specimens are sent to him dead, yet he has killing jars on his workbench, ready for use.’ Simon looked round at me, his rare smile dawning. ‘Sharp eyes indeed, Robert. I am fortunate to have you with me.’ I looked ahead, trying not to betray my absurd pleasure at that crumb of praise. ‘But, as Dr Merridew said, to breed that quantity of butterflies would require a great expanse of land and equipment, which would not have gone unnoticed by the police in their investigation. Hmm.’ ‘Where to now?’ I asked. Simon’s wry glance suggested that he had noticed my transparent attempt to include myself in his investigation.
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