Chapter Fourteen
“Of course,” I said. “Yes, the service and reception have been really well-attended.”
Samson nodded solemnly. “You probably think it’s weird that I’m here, don’t you? Considering all the things I was telling you about Cornelius. But the truth is that I still had respect for the man and wanted to come to his service.”
He ate quietly for a few minutes and then said slowly, “I was wondering if you could give me a little information about Pearl’s death. I bought a paper and looked for a story about it, but the newspaper didn’t have much to say.”
I cleared my throat. “I think the police are trying to keep most of the details under wraps, what with the investigation and all.”
Samson nodded again. “I can sure understand that. I just felt real bad about it. I felt bad about C
