I’M DIGGING INTO A plate of scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, and toast when Helen calls.
“Good morning,” I say cheerfully. “How’d shopping go?”
“Great,” she says. “I bought three pairs of shoes, all low pumps, all incredibly comfortable.” She lowers her voice to a whisper. “One of them in red.”
“Ooo, you know how much I like you in red.”
“Why do you think I bought them?”
I chuckle, and say, “Did Gladys enjoy herself?”
“Well, from the three outfits, two hats and pocketbook she bought, I’d say yes.” Helen pauses. “She bought one dress for the funeral, in black of course, complete with a black mantilla. It looked familiar to me, but I couldn’t place it.”
I shrug. “Well, sounds like she’s better. Is she working on the case?”
“Started first thing this morning. Right now, I have her d
