The woman opened her eyes. “I don’t mind undressing before a man,” she said, “but I do draw the line at a woman.”
She said it lightly, but something ran up Ellery’s spine.
He jumped to his feet. “Take me to your husband.”
Chapter Three
When they came out of Ellery’s house Laurel said pleasantly, “Has a contract been drawn up, Ellery? And if so, with which one of us? Or is the question incompetent and none of my business?”
“No contract,” said Ellery testily. “No contract, Laurel. I’m just going to take a look around.”
“Starting at the Priam house, of course.”
“Yes.”
“In that case, since we’re all in this together ― aren’t we, Delia? ― I suppose there’s no objection if I trail along?”
“Of course not, darling,” said Delia. “But do try not to antagonize Roger. He always takes it out on me afterwards.”