Webnovel Author: XOMatsumaeohana - Novel Collection

"Not bad, but not good either," Jane replied as she approached the carriage. Once she climbed inside, Addison followed her before the door closed and the carriage began to move. "This time, we will achieve better results. We will catch the murderer," she declared with confidence. 

Scarecrow of 1889

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"Sergeant Gruger, I don't remember you being the commissioner," the commissioner said with a pointed look. He immediately turned to Jane and agreed, "Permission granted. I'm expecting you to solve the case quickly because you are the detective in this case. Otherwise, we'll have to transfer the investigation to someone else."

Scarecrow of 1889

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"I'd like to be informed immediately when the next body is discovered so that I can examine it. Right at the crime scene," Jane requested the commissioner. "Preferably the first person there to make sure to pick up all the evidence."

Scarecrow of 1889

Urban · ash_knight17

Sergeant Gruger laughed and remarked, "Are we goin' ter chase after the moon now?"

Scarecrow of 1889

Urban · ash_knight17

"I wasn't sure about it until the recent body turned up," Jane said quietly, disregarding the sergeant in the room. "I had my doubts before, but now I am certain because it does not appear to be a coincidence. Whoever it is, the murderer has chosen to kill the women during the night of the crescent moon following the disappearance."

Scarecrow of 1889

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"Here's what I mean, sir." Sergeant Gruger stated with a puzzled expression, "Hidin' details from us and refusin' to cooperate."

Scarecrow of 1889

Urban · ash_knight17

"Is there a problem, sergeant?" the commissioner asked, and the inspector kicked the sergeant's foot to silence him. "If you have nothing of value to add to the report, you can stay quiet."

Scarecrow of 1889

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Sergeant Gruger intervened, "Commissioner, I gotta say, it's a bit peculiar for the police to be workin' with a woman, who I'm not entirely convinced can keep up with such a complicated case."

Scarecrow of 1889

Urban · ash_knight17

"That is still not the answer I am looking for," the commissioner stated, sitting back in his chair and displaying an unhappy expression. "Miss Reinhart, I gave you permission to work on this case because you wanted to work on it, but we might need to reconsider if we aren't able to find this ruthless murderer, who has been killing women after women."

Scarecrow of 1889

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"None of the shops in and around Riddleford sell these dolls," Jane explained, and the commissioner sighed. "I have already sent out letters to all the other doll shops around the state, if they have produced any scarecrow dolls and have asked them to contact me."

Scarecrow of 1889

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"Yes, commissioner," Jane replied with a nod. She continued, "My team and I have been trying to find out where the scarecrow doll came from. We have looked through the doll shops around, hoping to find out where the murderer has been purchasing these dolls."

Scarecrow of 1889

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"We're doin' our best ter find this person, commissioner," Sergeant Gruger said, who stood next to the inspector. "We increased the patrols at night and informed the other parish houses outside the town as well. I'm afraid the murderer we're seekin' for does not live 'ere. Or he's constantly movin'."

Scarecrow of 1889

Urban · ash_knight17

"Another victim's body!" the commisioner exclaimed with despair. "The public is growing concerned and impatient about why we haven't caught this murderer when we have all the resources to do so."

Scarecrow of 1889

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"Two days ago, the scarecrow murderer killed her," Amelia informed, her voice heavy with shock.

Scarecrow of 1889

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"Agnes is more virtuous than you, Lola. Don't corrupt my girl," Amelia teased, lightening the mood, and Agnes couldn't help but smile. She lingered a bit longer in the cozy powder room before heading home.

Scarecrow of 1889

Urban · ash_knight17

"I've heard it's best not to mix work and romance," Agnes replied, knowing things may turn for the worse. She didn't speak to any men in the Opera House, except Ricardo, who kept her company. He had always been nice to her since they met. 

Scarecrow of 1889

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