Beatrice watched Ivy stomp off.
Posy came over, looking sympathetic. “How did that go?”
“Well, I think it’s been reinforced numerous times that Aspen was not a very nice person,” said Beatrice with a sigh. “Although everyone seemed to like Olive, even though she wasn’t perhaps the life of the party. But she was the kind of person who got stuff done.”
Posy gave her a smile. “Just in case no one has done it yet, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to do this. I appreciate what you’re doing to try to get to the bottom of this and to keep us all safe.”
It was just like Posy to be sweet like that. Beatrice smiled back at her. “Thanks. I’m not sure I’m getting any closer to an answer, but I’m giving it a go. I have to justify Meadow’s faith in me you know.”
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