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49. Pauline at the market

Natalie and Alice leave the bookshop.

Natalie: Shall we go back to the hotel? It’s getting late. Maybe we can carry on investigating tomorrow morning.

Alice: The life of a detective is exhausting!

Natalie: Hey, look who’s over there!

Alice: It’s Pauline, Mariana’s nanny!

Natalie: Yes, do you think she comes to the market often?

Alice: Hmm…. I don’t know, let’s ask the seller. Excuse me, have you seen that woman around here before?

Seller: Pauline? Yes, of course. She is always around here.

Alice: Does she buy a lot of antiques?

Seller: Well… to be honest, I don’t think so. I’ve never seen her buy anything.

Alice: Thanks for your help.

Natalie: It’s a bit suspicious, don’t you think?

Alice: Yes, I think it’s quite suspicious….