“How,” he asked, “do you tolerate him?” She shrugged. “It’s a talent few possess.” Colin stepped up, clutching the black mallet like the Holy Grail. “Shall we begin?” he asked grandly. Simon’s lips parted with surprise. “The mallet of death?” “I’m very clever,” Colin confirmed. “He bribed the housemaid,” Kate grumbled. “You bribed my valet,” Anthony pointed out. “So did you!” “I bribed no one,” Simon said, to no one in particular.
