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"That talk with Mrs. Romney wasn't very helpful," sighed Reynolds.

"I don't know, replied Ivory. We learned that he was cheap and selfish".

"Nice to know if you're planning to marry him, said Reynolds. But it doesn't help us catch his murderer".

The conversation came to an abrupt end as a waitress approached their table.

"I'm Lulu, your waitress, she said with a smile. May I take your order"?

"I'll have the lobster salad," ordered Reynolds.

"I'll have the broiled scallop platter," said Schurman.

"I'll have a spinach salad and a side order of stuffed mushrooms," replied Ivory.

This had been Ivory's favorite restaurant since childhood. She had vivid memories of coming here every Sunday with her parents and siblings for brunch. The decor had changed over the years but not the quality of the food. The current decor of purple and green was Ivory's favorite.

The floor was covered in a shag carpet of Kelly green and matched the table clothes which were also Kelly green. The linen napkins were green with purple trim. Instead of a candle, each table had a small fern in a purple pot. The cups and plates were purple with green trim. The walls were pear green with purple grapes and limes for designs. A huge stuffed sword fish hung over top the fireplace and a crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling in the center of the room.

Chapter 17 - Page 1 of 4