“Come, Catriona,” Isla says. “There is a murder victim to tend to. This is terribly exciting. It’s been months since we had one. No wonder Duncan is so distracted.” She beams at him. “Is it an interesting case? Please tell me it is interesting.” McCreadie steps into her path. “No, Isla. Duncan has Catriona to assist him. You are not seeing this one.” Her brows arch. “I beg your pardon? It sounds as if you said I am not to see him, when you meant that I ought not to.”
