Three Green Notebooks Left in a Cedar Chest on Elm Street

quickly and sliding it back into his pocket. “A power of attorney is a serious legal instrument, and we don’t appreciate the insinuation.”

“I know what I saw in that envelope, Russell,” I said, my voice steady. “And I know what Arthur’s signature looks like.”

“We’re busy people, Mabel,” Russell said, looking at his watch again and turning his back to continue reading …