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Simon nodded, “Understandable, to be sure, especially when migrating here from another country. However, even if you follow some other form of Judaism, surely you would prefer to have her body properly prepared? I find it interesting that such an event happened to your grandmother and you are not excited by my presence, unless you know who did it? Unless it was you, I sincerely doubt you do—and if you do and are not telling me, you are obstructing a government official from evidence. An offense, mind you, punishable by death—even for a woman.” The corner of his lip twitched up and stayed there, wondering what she could possibly say.

“I am a man of the church, yes, but I am investigator nonetheless. I must see the body,” Simon said, eyeing her carefully.