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Dues again, one by one, seeking more notes Finally, she came across another

Kelsey will find the truth I dare not write it anywhere I wait, because I believe the thief is out there I wait forever

He killed hter

It was extremely quiet when Liam arrived at the library A different librarian, Matilda Osbury, orking, but he knew her as well

Matilda was in her late fifties She was sli She was a retired schoolteacher, and he’d been her student in first grade

"Lia up when he ca a lot of you these days Oh, such bad business going on lately But it’s lovely to have sohere again! And all that horrible tragedy regarding his old girlfriend cleared up And Sean O’Hara back as well, and now Kelsey Donovan" She spoke quickly, as if it were i up too uitarist fellow--out at the Merlin place Such a shame Who would murder the poor dear man? He wasn’t brilliant, but he hurt no one He was a pleasant enough young fellow, indeed, that he was He loved his guitar"

"That’s what I’, Mrs Osbury," Lia time Please call me Matilda No may I help you?"

"You knew Gary White?" Liam asked her

"Of course," she said

"I’m sorry, Matilda, help me out here How did you know him?"

"Why, he loved the library"

"He did?"

"Oh, yes, he came frequently"

"Did he have a library card? Did he take out a lot of books?"

She frowned, pursing her lips "No I told hiet one He didn’t want one He just cao into the rare-book room?"

"Yes, I believe he did"

"His name isn’t on the list of those who entered," Liaht him back there myself"

"Matilda, I need you to show ht for the rare-book room He followed behind her She keyed open the door and showed him the book on the pedestal

She frowned after a ht have been a bit distracted, but I saw him at the book"

"Matilda, I need to take this book Can you bring out a new register for people to sign in?" Liam asked

"Well, of course Do you think it can help solve the htening!"

"Matilda, I don’t think you need to be afraid"

She shivered "But I heard thebook is all about Satanism"

"I haven’t read the book, but it’s not really about Satanisht they could use it, and how they connected with Key West I’m sure you’re safe Carry on with the usual, Matilda Lock your doors, don’t walk around in the dark… You know all about being sht us all about it Now, if you don’t ain? Did Gary talk about any of his friends, or his work, or anything else he o or anything at all thather lips It see

She shook her head "We didn’t have long conversations We talked about books, and his guitar Oh!"

"Oh?"

"Yes, yes, the last tio--he was in a bit of a hurry He was about to go and do a few odd jobs for Jonas Weston at the bed-and-breakfast Maybe Jonas could help you?" she suggested hopefully

He smiled "Thank you I’ll check into that"

He took the book and left