“Any time now, I think. It’s a very long shot, I know, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone sees them? And thinks to report it?” Madeleine produced her best counterfeit smile.
When they’d been told of the emergency Madeleine and Graysie faced, the Stewart trio had dropped any thoughts of seeing Sheriff Arkwright and moved straight into being of service in any way they could. Madeleine’s spirits had lifted being surrounded by friends willing to share the load.
They’d gone up to see Graysie, who was still waiting at the circus, and had filled her in on what was going on at police headquarters. They’d satisfied themselves that she had sent a messenger to the vineyard so that Aristide and the Russell men would be advised of the drama.
And as the clock hand crawled towards 4.15 p.m. they
