Re: CHAPTER SEVEN
Harry replies in a low voice. "Folk hereabouts think I'm a man, seein' as I dress and have worked as a sailor. Prefer t' keep it that way, leaves me my freedom, so keep that 'Ms.' stuff t' yerself. Harry will do." She then outlines what passes for current affairs as she understands them. "Town's new doctor, a visiting scholar, a recently-deputized lawman, a local woman's sister, and a recently-arrived vagabond all went missing on or shortly after th' night of Abigail Collins' death. Miss Abigail's heart gave out after some creature seekin' shelter from th' storm that night frightened her." She gestures vaguely. "Based on th' description, was either a monkey or an imp from Hell. Ain't good t' get th' locals riled up more than necessary, so we're callin' it a monkey fer th' time bein'. Lastly got us an escaped criminal at large, attacked th' local woman whose sister is among th' missin'. Busy month."