“I answered Mr. Queen’s questions,” said Laurel in a warm, friendly voice. “Delia, you don’t seem surprised to see me.”
“I left my surprise outside with your car.” Those lazy throat tones were warm and friendly, too. “I could say... the same to you, Laurel.”
“Darling, you never surprise me.”
They smiled at each other.
Laurel turned suddenly and reached for another cigaret.
“Don’t bother, Ellery. Delia always makes a man forget there’s another woman in the room.”
“Now, Laurel.” She was indulgent. Laurel slashed the match across the packet.
“Won’t you come in and sit down, Mrs. Priam?”
“If I’d had any idea Laurel was coming here...”
Laurel said abruptly, “I came to see the man about the dog, Delia. And the note. Did you follow me?”