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Dervy Tavish

Originally Posted by Obsidian

Before Treylbach untimely death, he wanted to discuss something about the possibility of businesses not allowed to run rampant. You became heated about this and make an accusation that he was accusing you of something. What did you think he was accusing you of?

Oh aye. Treylbach and a few others don't value businessmen making names for themselves. I started out at the bottom and now I'm on top, but they want to introduce 'regulation' that gives a leg up to people who don't want to really work while keeping the true mavericks, the likes of me, down! I know what he's trying to do, and it could be good for all, but he's just going about it the wrong way. I didn't mean to blow my top with the old codger, rest his soul, but I've had a long day and I've been wearing thin.

Originally Posted by CupcakeDolly

In an earlier interrogation, Alabaster mentioned that a bottle of Brindle's 45 Select had disappeared from the kitchen for a short time while he was preoccupied. Would you happen to know anything about where it went?

What, in this big place? Who the hell knows? I wish I had it now, after...after Giselle. I'm sorry, it's still hitting me. Not going to lie, I am a fan of Brindle's. It's rich nobby stuff, but it's got a distinctive smell and taste that's hard to pass up. Usually it's the cheap stuff for me, like Grizzlebeard's Holdout Gin or Dan Magnum's Steel Reserve Whiskey. Most wine is just fancy vinegar with alcohol and no one wants to admit that they hate the taste. But Brindle's...they know how to make something that doesn't taste like regret, that's for sure. Whoever the killer is would probably have had second thoughts about doing it if they had known we were going to be drinking some real wine tonight.

Originally Posted by CupcakeDolly

Can you describe in detail where you were and what you were doing from the time you arrived at the manor up until Giselle's body was discovered?

Well, Giselle and I arrived rather later than we meant to. We arrived from town and had our carriage drop us off, then wandered up to the front door. Scrimshaw let us in and we pretty much twiddled our thumbs at the dinner table while waiting for the food. We ate after the old butler brought in the dinner, and then old Treylbach died. Igglethorpe went off and played Twenty Questions with us all, and then I, er...had to go to the bathroom. I was still in there when I heard the butler shouting, the old tosser. Came running as soon as I could and that's...that's when I found my poor Gilly. My poor, poor Giselle.

Originally Posted by ml1201

There's been word going around that you and your wife, Giselle Tavish, have not been getting along as of late. It's been said that she is planning on possibly leaving you, so there are three things I've been wondering.

First, since Mrs. Tavish has been enjoying the high society life, does it seem like she's been wanting more and more from you? You both originally lead simple lives until your business began to grow.

Secondly, if she were to leave you would this affect your affairs in any way? Meaning, would you loose some of your assets to her during the divorce process?

Lastly, is there anyone besides your late wife that can vouch that you were in the dinning hall the entire time? Between the time of your arrival and the time dinner was served an hour had past.

Really? She's not even cold yet and you want to go there? Alright, fine. Yes. My dear Gilly had been wanting more from me, but that's only natural. Every girl's dream is to grow up to be a princess, and Giselle wanted to live that life. And believe me, we may have had differences but I wanted to give that to her. It made her happy. And if she was happy, I was happy.

And yes, if she left me, there would be...difficulties, in the business. She would get technically half of all that I owned, which would include portions of the farms as well as assets and wealth. Which is why I have been working to repair and tend to our relationship. She means a lot to me, and I wanted us to enjoy our wealth together.

And yes, both Giselle and I were entertained by The Lady Scrimshaw and the other guests after we arrived. Once we were welcomed through the front door, we were in the presence of everyone else until dinner was served, save for Alabaster.

Originally Posted by CupcakeDolly

When, exactly, did you buy your last bottle of laudanum? What do you take it for, and how often?

Oh, you know, couple of days ago. Take about a spoonful for, er...to put it bluntly, 'bowel trouble'. Is good for the digestion, it is. Just kind of take it as I need it, really.

Originally Posted by Lawtan

Do you have an alibi for when the Lady Molatto was slain?

Yeah I do! I was crying over me poor wife! What the hell is that supposed to mean? I ain't the one who stabbed her if that's what you're trying to say!

Originally Posted by ml1201

Where were you after Captain Commander Igglethorpe Bosney left the group and returned to the library until the discovery of Lady Isabelle Molatto being dead?

Everyone left the cellar, I er, stayed behind with my wife. I'm still broken up about all of this! It wasn't me!