"Mary, I want you to go to the First Portland Bank and see what you can find out about the current status of Cilla's financial affairs. I have her portfolio; I’ll visit with her tax accountant here in my building. You can go to the Lake Oswego branch where Cilla conducted her banking business, tell them you're my partner, and see what you can learn. Meet me at my apartment at six." 

    Ordinarily I am consumed with exasperation at the offhand way Shirley assumes I will drop everything and rush to do her bidding. Though why wouldn't she assume it, when that is exactly what I always do? And gladly. Well, gladly most of the time. At least in the end. I find it gratifying to write about Shirley's exploits, and I personally find her methods both interesting and he...

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