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“That’s different. Well, I suppose you’re right, but not every Englischer will want to become Amish, it’s a big risk to think that it might happen.”
“If it’s Gott’s will it will happen. Don’t worry, Silvie, I know I made some mistakes in the past, but things like that won’t happen again.” Sabrina recalled the terrible time when she had gotten involved with an Englischer and he was found murdered. It was a dark time in her life and Silvie had been there to help her through it.
“You still have to be wary. If you’re not careful, you’ll be in a bad situation before you know what’s going on. You have to keep away from temptation, not go near the edge of temptation,” Silvie said.
“Okay.” Even though Silvie was being annoying, Sabrina knew that what she was saying was true. She could not go to lunch with him again or get too close.
After dinner, Bailey, Silvie and Sabrina went to meet with the widows again at Elsa-May and Ettie’s house.
Emma, one of the widows, was the last to arrive. “Maureen’s had to work tonight so she won’t be able to come,” Emma said.
Once Ettie came back into the living room with the tea tray Sabrina spoke. “There’s been a development with the murder.”
“What is it?” Elsa-May leaned forward.
“Mr. Caruthers’ son and daughter both admitted to killing him and each say that the other was not involved. They’re in jail right now.”
Ettie pressed her lips together and began to pour tea into everyone’s cups.
“Bailey was there today with Crowley and he said that neither of them is weakening with their story.”
Bailey said, “Crowley says that they most likely each think that the other did it, so they are protecting each other.”
“Well, do you think that one of them did it or do you think it might have been someone else?” Elsa-May asked.
“Did you find anything out about those two names I gave you?” Sabrina asked Elsa-May. “Clarkwell and Addison?”
“I found out that Addison does lawsuit loans.”
“What’s that?” Sabrina asked.
“I didn’t know either, but I found out that people who are waiting on a lawsuit claim or money from an insurance company can get their money earlier – before the claim is settled. They also provide litigation funding if you want to sue someone.”
“I’m not sure I understand, but anyway, what about Clarkwell?”
“He is a simple loan shark. If someone isn’t able to get a loan from a bank, they can go to a private lender. From what I found out, Clarkwell’s interest rates are high, so someone would only go to him as a last resort.” Elsa-May sighed heavily. “That’s all I’ve been able to come up with for the names and phone numbers you gave me.”
Ettie was back in her chair after pouring all the teas. “It doesn’t make sense that one of them killed Mr. Caruthers, does it? If he’s dead, how would they get their money? Sabrina can’t find any record of her boss owing them that money, so to me it seems unlikely that either of them killed him.”
Elsa-May turned to Ettie. “Who do you think might have done it?”
“Most likely one of his children,” Ettie said.
“Speaking of Mr. Caruthers’ children. His eldest son, Jamie, is running the stables while both May and Trevor are in prison. He was there this morning when I got to work.”
Ettie looked at Bailey. “Have the police questioned him?”
Bailey nodded. “He was interviewed yesterday. He’s got a solid alibi for the time of his father’s murder. He wasn’t even in the county.” Bailey put both hands to his chest. “I’m trying to step away from helping Crowley. I thought I’d left that kind of thing behind me. I’ve got enough to do with looking for a job and still helping Jack out on the dairy farm.”
Ettie took a lemon cupcake from the table in the center of the room. She peeled back the paper casing. “Are you going to the funeral, Sabrina?”
“ Jah , I’m going.”
Ettie nodded. “When
“If it’s Gott’s will it will happen. Don’t worry, Silvie, I know I made some mistakes in the past, but things like that won’t happen again.” Sabrina recalled the terrible time when she had gotten involved with an Englischer and he was found murdered. It was a dark time in her life and Silvie had been there to help her through it.
“You still have to be wary. If you’re not careful, you’ll be in a bad situation before you know what’s going on. You have to keep away from temptation, not go near the edge of temptation,” Silvie said.
“Okay.” Even though Silvie was being annoying, Sabrina knew that what she was saying was true. She could not go to lunch with him again or get too close.
After dinner, Bailey, Silvie and Sabrina went to meet with the widows again at Elsa-May and Ettie’s house.
Emma, one of the widows, was the last to arrive. “Maureen’s had to work tonight so she won’t be able to come,” Emma said.
Once Ettie came back into the living room with the tea tray Sabrina spoke. “There’s been a development with the murder.”
“What is it?” Elsa-May leaned forward.
“Mr. Caruthers’ son and daughter both admitted to killing him and each say that the other was not involved. They’re in jail right now.”
Ettie pressed her lips together and began to pour tea into everyone’s cups.
“Bailey was there today with Crowley and he said that neither of them is weakening with their story.”
Bailey said, “Crowley says that they most likely each think that the other did it, so they are protecting each other.”
“Well, do you think that one of them did it or do you think it might have been someone else?” Elsa-May asked.
“Did you find anything out about those two names I gave you?” Sabrina asked Elsa-May. “Clarkwell and Addison?”
“I found out that Addison does lawsuit loans.”
“What’s that?” Sabrina asked.
“I didn’t know either, but I found out that people who are waiting on a lawsuit claim or money from an insurance company can get their money earlier – before the claim is settled. They also provide litigation funding if you want to sue someone.”
“I’m not sure I understand, but anyway, what about Clarkwell?”
“He is a simple loan shark. If someone isn’t able to get a loan from a bank, they can go to a private lender. From what I found out, Clarkwell’s interest rates are high, so someone would only go to him as a last resort.” Elsa-May sighed heavily. “That’s all I’ve been able to come up with for the names and phone numbers you gave me.”
Ettie was back in her chair after pouring all the teas. “It doesn’t make sense that one of them killed Mr. Caruthers, does it? If he’s dead, how would they get their money? Sabrina can’t find any record of her boss owing them that money, so to me it seems unlikely that either of them killed him.”
Elsa-May turned to Ettie. “Who do you think might have done it?”
“Most likely one of his children,” Ettie said.
“Speaking of Mr. Caruthers’ children. His eldest son, Jamie, is running the stables while both May and Trevor are in prison. He was there this morning when I got to work.”
Ettie looked at Bailey. “Have the police questioned him?”
Bailey nodded. “He was interviewed yesterday. He’s got a solid alibi for the time of his father’s murder. He wasn’t even in the county.” Bailey put both hands to his chest. “I’m trying to step away from helping Crowley. I thought I’d left that kind of thing behind me. I’ve got enough to do with looking for a job and still helping Jack out on the dairy farm.”
Ettie took a lemon cupcake from the table in the center of the room. She peeled back the paper casing. “Are you going to the funeral, Sabrina?”
“ Jah , I’m going.”
Ettie nodded. “When
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