Swamped

"So if she didn't have a coat on, what was she wearing instead?" you ask.

"Just a dress. Not one o' them fancy ones for a ball or somethin', though. Pretty ordinary dress, all things considered."

Hmm. That could be a good lead. She'd be getting to work soon, so she'd have to change out of the dress. If you're lucky, she might even have brought it to the laundry room and you can try to find some more information there.

Still, that's not a lot to go on. Maybe you'd have better luck sticking around here and trying to see if Graham can give you info on anyone else at the party.

Hmm. But you've got a funny feeling all of a sudden. You can't say why, exactly, but you've got a hunch that time is of the essence.

Well, if your gut's right about that, you'd better make your choice quick.