Cathy decided not to say anything about Pauline to the sheriff. After all, the lady was Florence’s best friend. She’d been like a second grandmother to Cathy ever since she visited Florence when her parents were alive. “You look like you’re contemplating something,” Florence said after Cathy went inside and told her Steve wasn’t staying to eat. “I’m just thinking about what Steve told me the sheriff said. I wonder who will inherit Ms. Broom’s house and what provisions were made for the cats.” “Maggie’s lawyer will take care of that. Now let’s forget about all this right now and have some food. I know it’s a sad thing, but life goes on, Catherine. Maggie wasn’t the friendliest person. She preferred cats over people, but she was a resident of this town. I’m sure Pastor Green will dedicate

