[Q]: there was a long silence in the kitchen , stil immaculate - except for the corpse of the woman who 'd cleaned it . '' you just admitted i could n't have rammed that whisk down her throat , '' patsy said , shaking her head as if i were an unreasonable child . '' you did n't kil her with the...

[A]: whisk

[Q]: she jots what i say on the top of the folder . '' and how did you get home ? '' '' i got a ride from a friend that i called to come pick me up , '' i tell her and she scribbles that to her list . '' who did you drive out there with ? '' she writes a number on the corner of the...

[A]: folder

[Q]: we ca n't stop right now , but we 'll get some on the way back , okay ? '' maisie did n't answer . '' are you hungry , mais ? '' '' yes . '' brian dug into his duffel on the passenger seat and pulled out a granola bar and a bottle of water . he tore the foil with his teeth , loosened the cap , and handed them back to...

[A]: maisie

[Q]: i nodded , and summoned a smile . '' can you help me learn to dress like you , too ? '' i was joking , but only halfway . julia tilted her head . '' you really are starting over , are n't you ? '' '' i stuffed everything i own into a suitcase . but then i realized those clothes are all the old...

[A]:
me