For once, I don’t think the signore is the man behind these deaths.’ ‘How reassuring,’ Ruggerio announced from the doorway, startling Strocchi. He had not heard the silk merchant’s approach. ‘Signore,’ Strocchi said, rising from his seat. ‘I’m sorry, we did not—’ ‘Hush,’ Ruggerio cut in. ‘It is not often I hear Aldo absolving me of blame.’
