"The library'd have to rename one of those alcoves with the big chairs by the window the Daphne de Luce Reading Nook, just because she'd stay there so long she got squatter's rights or something," Flavia agrees, laughing softly as she imagines Daffy imperiously requesting another stack of books or pot of tea from the librarians, before sinking yet again into her novel. If anyone could pull off a stunt like that, it'd be her sister.

As Feely speaks, Flavia looks at Harriet's painted figure, wishing somehow she could come alive again, even for a moment, to settle all the questions they'd never know the answers to.