Given the nod

This was incredible, thought Livia, a fantastical plot developed and given credence before her eyes. She realised that the less she said, the more convincing a fabrication this woman Mary was building for her. Why, Livia could almost have believed it herself. The remaining question for her was how best to use it... and maybe use Mary Flaherty too! For the first time since her convent school, Livia was starting to appreciate the potential of the Bible.

“Has he ever tried it on with you Livia?”

With saying less making more, Livia simply nodded.

“I knew it... the morderin’ fecker!”