Chapter Thirteen
“Rupert and Rowesa were having a conversation?” asked Beatrice, trying to keep Edith focused.
“That’s right.” Edith frowned. “Although I’m not sure it was the friendliest conversation. At first, I wondered if maybe Rupert was making a friend. You know, Rowesa being single and Rupert being single. But then I could see that they didn’t seem to be friendly at all.”
“Were they arguing?” asked Beatrice.
“Yes, I think they were. Rowesa’s hands were on her hips.” Edith demonstrated. “And Rupert seemed angry and was looking around him like people might be listening in.”
“Where were they?” asked Beatrice.
“Oh, goodness. I suppose I saw them at the grocery store. Yes, that’s right, at Bub’s. For half a second I thought I’d go over and talk to Rupert when I first saw him, but t
