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"Both I tried to speak to him but he was busy with others"

There was a pause, and the world-weary artist seeht of irrelevance

"Very surprising Fortin was here," said Paulette, "considering what he did to Clara"

It was left hanging, begging a question Paulette and Norry children staring at a cake

To Beauvoir’s delight Chief Inspector Ga Besides, they already knehat Denis Fortin had done to Clara Which hy his presence at the party surprised them so much

Beauvoir watched Normand and Paulette They looked exhausted But froht of free food and drink? The longer night of desperate networking, disguised as a party? Or just plain tired of swi under

Chief Inspector Garaph from his pocket "I have a picture of the dead woman I’d like you to take a look please"

He handed it to Normand, whose brows i," said Paulette,the picture After a moment she nodded "That is her"

Paulette’s eyes rose to the Chief Inspector It was a sharp look, clever Not as iht Ga child

"So you knew Madame Dyson?" Beauvoir asked

"Well, didn’t know, exactly," said Norht, aluid Someone who adjusted to the currents

"Then what, exactly?" asked Beauvoir

"We knew her a long tiain this past winter at a couple of shows"

"Art shows?" asked Beauvoir