Nancy told Cathy she was going home to Hobo and to catch up on rest. She promised her that she would call her later, so they could discuss their investigation further.
Cathy, still feeling unsure about her friend’s plan but also a bit excited about the prospect of investigating a murder, walked home. She found her grandmother sitting in the living room holding her corsage from the dance.
“What are you doing with that, Gran?”
“I was wondering if you’d like me to preserve it and place it in a picture frame. I think it would be pretty and a nice memory of your date.”
Cathy wasn’t sure she wanted to remember the date. Steve was nice and a good dancer, but he’d acted odd when he’d seen her off as if he really hadn’t enjoyed himself. “I’m not sure. I know you’d do a great job, but …”
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