‘Not for a moment, I’m sure,’ she said reassuringly. ‘Do you think most people would guess, Jane, that you and I are practically the same age?’ Miss Marple responded loyally. Ruth Van Rydock looked humorously at her friend. Everything that money could do had been done for her – reinforced by diet, massage, and constant exercises. It was practically impossible when looking at Mrs Van Rydock to imagine what she would be like in a natural state. Her hair was less grey than tending to hydrangea blue and was perfectly set. Up by massage, appeared almost girlish at a slight distance. Her face, beneath a layer of cosmetics and constantly toned 7 Her still shapely legs were encased in fine nylon stockings. Mrs Van Rydock stood in front of the glass in her peach satin slip. The elderly maid with the grey hair and the small pinched mouth eased the gown carefully up over Mrs Van Rydock’s upstretched arms. ‘The gown’s all right,’ said Mrs Van Rydock and sighed. ‘It seems to me a very beautiful gown,’ she said. ‘Think it’s all right, Jane?’ Miss Marple eyed the Lanvanelli creation appraisingly. ‘Well, that’ll have to do,’ she murmured. I Mrs Van Rydock moved a little back from the mirror and sighed. Contents About Agatha Christie The Agatha Christie Collection E-Book Extras Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Epilogue Copyright About the Publisher
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