Chapter 5

The Woman

The front bell rang, and Blitz answered it. I

put my list away.

Mr. Doyle Pike said, “Is Mrs.

Spadros home today?”

“I’m afraid —”

“It’s all right, Blitz,” I

called out, “you can let him in.”

Silence, then, “Come in,

sir.”

I was positive Blitz was

annoyed wit...