The Corpse Next Door: A Detective Sergeant Randall Mystery

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John Farris. The Corpse Next Door: A Detective Sergeant Randall Mystery

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The CORPSE NEXT DOOR

JOHN FARRIS

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Her mouth opened slightly and I kissed her again, seeing the look of sleepy pleasure in those green eyes, the subtle touch of woman-wisdom, at odds with her youthful appearance. Her skin is surprisingly youthful and good though not unmarked. It seemed, as I kissed her, that I had known her for so long—much longer than four days—known the quick one-sided smile, the somber shadows of knowledge that crept into her eyes at times, the fine firm body. I felt that I had never really known myself until I had met her.

“Very good,” she said, pleased, when we parted. She made a face at the ironing board. “I hate to iron. Sit down and take a load off those cop’s feet, Bill. Excuse the slip. It’s so hot in this room.”

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