Chapter 29 Section 7

Audrey was wearing a light gray flannel coat and skirt.Dressing like this made her look pale like a ghost, and Bardo remembered Kay's words, "The ghost haunts the house." She simply answered his question without showing any emotion. Yes, she went to bed at ten, the same time as Miss Odin.She heard nothing all night. "Forgive me for asking about your personal affairs," Barto said, "but can you explain why you're here?" "I always come here at this time. This year, my — my ex-husband wanted to come at the same time, and he asked if I would mind."

"He suggested it?" "Oh yes." "Not you?" "Oh, no." "But you agree?" "Yes, I agree . . . I find it difficult to refuse." "Why, Mrs. Schunji?" Her answer was ambiguous. "People don't like being polite and ruthless." "Are you the injured party?" "Sorry, what did you say?" "You divorced your husband?" "yes." "Do you—sorry—do you resent him?" "No—not at all." "You are very generous, Mrs. Schunji." She didn't answer.He tried the "silence" technique again—but Audrey was not Kay, and she would not be provoked to speak automatically because of this. She was quiet and silent, showing no sign of discomfort.Baduo admits that he is defeated.

"This meeting—are you sure it wasn't your idea?" "Pretty sure." "Do you have a friendly relationship with the current Mrs. Shi Chunji?" "I don't think she likes me much." "do you like her?" "Yes. I think she is very beautiful." "Oh—thank you—I think that's all." She stood up and went to the door.Then she hesitated and walked back. "I just want to say—" she said nervously and quickly, "that you think Neville—he killed her for money. I'm pretty sure that's not the case, Neville never cared much about money. I know that. He's been together for eight years, you know. I can't see how he'd kill anyone for money - it's - this isn't Neville. I know I don't have any probative value in saying this - but I really hope you believe me if."

She turned around and left in a hurry. "What do you think of her?" Li Qi asked. "I've never seen anyone so—so unemotional." "She just didn't show it," Bardo said, "but the feeling was there. Something really strong. I don't know what..."