“It’s interesting that you remember her being a good student,” Marie mused.
“Yes. She seemed a bright girl.”
“I think I’ll visit the high school. Maybe her records there will reveal what happened to her.
That’s a good idea. Will you keep me informed? If there’s anything I can do for her, I’d like to try.”
“Certainly.”
Marie stood up and thanked the sister for her time.
Mrs. Claus was sitting behind the secretarial desk when Marie passed by. “You have a good day, Officer, you hear?”
“Yes. Thank you. You have a good day, too.”
She intended to obey, lest Santa withhold her presents.
She drove the few blocks over to the high school. As she expected, the parking lot was nearly deserted. In the summer, the school would be run by a skeleton crew. That was no problem as long as the office
