Kew’s eyes were dark, his voice curiously shaken, “Dare, you knew she was the murderer? You knew it when you asked her to stay with you?”
She laughed patiently. “But of course, darling. That’s why I invited her. You didn’t think I wanted her company, did you?” Her face was sober. “I wanted her where I could keep an eye on her.”
“She might have killed you.”
“I was careful not to have lethal weapons lying about. And I was going to bolt my doors and windows tonight.”
Con said, “My God, Dare, why didn’t you tell me she was the one? I had everyone from Griselda to the Fuehrer on my list, particularly Kew.”
“I gave you plenty of hints.”
“You thought you did.”
“All right.” She tossed her seal brown head. “I didn’t want to worry you with a minor matter. I could handle Kathie. You had enough
