“You sound like you knew Flossie pretty well. Can you think of anyone who might have wished to harm her?” asked Beatrice. “That’s really all I’ve been thinking about—who might have done this. If the police get a better suspect, they’ll stop focusing on me. And, I guess, Gail,” he added miserably. “The police are questioning Gail?” asked Wyatt. “Yes. And that makes me feel awful. The only connection Gail has to Flossie’s death is through me. But because I made a mistake, she’s considered a suspect. She has a motive.” Ralph rubbed his forehead as if it hurt. Beatrice said, “When you were mulling over who might be a suspect, did you come up with any valid options?” “Maybe. Like I said, Flossie was a tough woman to get along with. She was definitely someone who knew her own mind and wasn’

