The LawyerMr. Hambir Dashabatar came to call the next day. A lawyer friend of Major Blackwood’s, I suspected that he wished to inquire once again about the letter I’d received from the Major before his murder.
My suspicions were correct.
“Mrs. Spadros, I know that the Major investigated your friends.”
“Oh?”
“Yes. The detective on the case contacted me yesterday and asked that I see you.”
Hmm, I thought.
“I understand now why you were hesitant to show me his letter. I assume it mentioned your friends by name.”
I said nothing.
“If I might see the letter?”
“Who exactly was he investigating? Before I subject anyone to further inquiry, I’d like to know if the letter has any relevance.”
“Well, that’s one of the questions he has. You see, the only person registered using the surname in
