Once a revenge got wound up and let loose, it had to be seen through to the end. Revenges could be inherited, they could be passed along, and this revenge had been passed along from Fern to the three of them.
“Cut and thirst?” says Myrna. “I like that,” says Leonie. “First you murder someone and then you need a drink. I’m having another, join me?” “Just half,” says Chrissy. “I meant cut and thrust. Of course.”