“Edith married Theodore White, who did his best to burn through the inheritance in the year between their wedding and his death,” Gretchen said. These were easy facts so far. It would get harder soon. “Did she kill him?” Marconi asked, her slightly raised brows the only noticeable hint of surprise. “Of course not,” Gretchen said with an exaggerated wink, pitching her voice to overly innocent. “She would have been charged if she had.” “Right,” Marconi responded, drawing out the word.
