“Hmm.” I looked Barb up and down. We were outside where the air was cool but not cold. I hadn’t grabbed my coat, but I was comfortable.
“Hmm what? Something I should know?”
“I’m trying to decide between the direct approach or the circular one we use in interrogations.”
“About what?” Her tone was more cautious than curious.
“Okay, direct it is. What’s the problem between you two?”
“I beg your pardon?”
“Between you and Janet.”
“What are you talking about? There’s no problem. We’re friends.” Her tone wasn’t very convincing.
“Just friends?”
Barb nodded but her rising color told me what I really needed to know. I paused for a few beats then switched to the circular approach.
“You look very nice today. I love the necklace.”
“Really? Thanks.” She touched the colored stone hanging at th
