Evil At Shore Haven. Alice Zogg
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sorry to disappoint. My last name is Riddle.”
Huber told herself, two down and many more to go. Aloud she said, “You have a Doppelgänger, then.”
Cheryl turned to Elaine and said, “Is Todd better?”
“Much better, he’s planning to entertain us on Saturday afternoon.”
Facing R.A. again, Cheryl explained, “Todd is Elaine’s nephew. He does magic tricks and was supposed to perform for us last month, but his show had to be postponed when he came down with a nasty cold. You’ll love him. He’s not only an accomplished magician, but a real nice young man.”
“You know him?”
“Oh yes. He comes to visit his aunt often and is practically a fixture around here. Isn’t he, Elaine?”
Elaine, who had been steadily eating as the other talked, nodded while swallowing a piece of chicken.
R. A. remarked, “How exciting to have a professional magician in the family.”
Elaine corrected, “Oh, magic is his hobby. Todd’s career is in investments.”
Jim and Jane passed by their table, acknowledging R. A. with a beam. As soon as they were out of earshot, Cheryl rolled her eyes and moved closer to Elaine, hissing, “Did you notice?”
“What?”
“Looks like Jane had another facelift!”
Huber mused, Cheryl may think of herself as a people person, but in truth is nothing short of a gossip.
Over dessert, Elaine posed her very first question, “Are you both coming to Bingo tonight?”
Cheryl said, “No. I’m bored with Bingo; I never win. Besides, I’m in the middle of reading a mystery, a real page turner.”
“I’m passing too,” said R. A. “I haven’t finished unpacking.”
That was a white lie. Yesterday, she had finished putting her studio in order an hour after arriving at Shore Haven. She had another reason for skipping Bingo. Years ago, she played it with her friend Peggy at some church. She still remembered having annoyed people with her and Peggy’s chatter. Bingo players kept silent, paying keen attention to the letters and numbers called out, in order not to miss marking any on their cards. In other words, there was no way she would have an opportunity to grill anyone while playing the game.
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