““But say that everything you’ve said is true, what possible connection can those murders that were committed ten years ago have with the ones that have just been committed now?” “I don’t know. I just know that I’m very worried. Can’t you see how I would be?” he said to Verna. “It’s a very frightening situation at best. And when I think that you—you of all people—might be in danger . . .” “I understand, Peter,” said Verna with unaccustomed meekness. “And I promise to be good. To keep off the stage until you discover who’s responsible for these horrible deaths and tell me it’s safe to go back on the boards again.””
