Chapter 3

Summary

• Molly has been waiting in Mr. Snow's office for a significant amount of time, feeling nervous.
• Mr. Snow arrives with Detective Stark, a female police officer who has an imposing presence and unsettling gaze.
• Molly realizes she doesn't know the protocol for greeting detectives and improvises based on television shows.
• She carefully places her teacup down on a coaster before greeting Detective Stark with a nod and a sort of curtsy.
• Detective Stark acknowledges the difficult day Molly has had, to which Molly replies that it was only bad after 3 p.m.
• Mr. Snow suggests Molly is in shock, then deflects her interest in the origin of shortbread biscuits provided to her.
• Molly inadvertently helps Mr. Snow find the word "Death bed" when he struggled to mention the scene of Mr. Black’s demise.
• When Detective Stark mentions investigating the cause of Mr. Black's death, Molly inquires if they suspect murder.
• Detective Stark explains that while Mr. Black's death looks like a heart attack, they are ruling out foul play.
• Molly smiles at a joke her Gran used to tell about "fowl play," which is misunderstood by Mr. Snow and the detective.
• Molly apologizes for her smile, clarifying she thought of a joke, and Detective Stark expresses her intent to take Molly's statement at the station.
• Molly is hesitant to go with the detective during her work shift, but Mr. Snow insists, assuring her that she will be compensated.
• Molly confirms she isn't in any trouble, and both Mr. Snow and Detective Stark clarify she's only a witness.
• Molly offers to clean up her teacup, citing hotel protocol, but Mr. Snow dismisses her concern and takes responsibility for it.
• The detective then escorts Molly out of the office and through the hotel to possibly head to the police station for questioning.