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Caroline was keen not to spook Patrick by questioning him too heavily at the fete, but she did at least need to make her presence known. It was usually the case that first-time — and even some experienced — criminals had a tendency to change their behaviour, particularly once they knew the police were interested in them. For now, their job was to sit back and observe.
She was, though, more than a little intrigued by Patrick Walsh being so heavily involved in the church. While there was no rule against huge, burly-looking rugby players having a religious streak, something didn’t quite sit right with Caroline. Before Dexter could say anything, Caroline walked over to greet Walsh.
‘Hi!’ she said, with forced jollity. ‘Good turnout, isn’t there?’
‘Pretty good, yeah. Encouraging. Everyon
