Killing Cousins
“Faro whistled. 'Arsenic? Are you sure?' 'So sure, Stepfather, that I decided to do the Marsh Test.' Vince tapped the wooden box lying on the seat between them. 'Fortunately the apparatus is both portable and inconspicuous. The quickest way was to have it sent up from medical suppliers in Aberdeen.' 'Let us hope Francis Balfray doesn't find out.' 'I don't think he has the slightest idea. The doses must have been given in minute quantities over some considerable time and by someone very close to ...her,' Vince added grimly. 'No wonder poor Francis was baffled. He would be the last person in the world to think any member of his household was capable of such wickedness.' Faro looked at him sharply. Surely the lad couldn't be that naive? 'It has always been my experience in poisoning cases, as you know, to look first at those closest to the deceased, those who might have the most likely motive and opportunity.' 'Not so in Francis' case, Stepfather,' said Vince firmly. 'He's such an honourable fair-minded chap himself.' Observing Faro's doubtful expression, he repeated, 'I am in a devil of a fix, I can tell you.MoreLess
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