Agatha Raisin: waves ad in your face Look at this! Solve my murder before it happens, and I get a fortune? How absurd!
I look at the ad. Huh. Why would someone advertise that?
Precisely! It doesn't make sense. Who would do such a thing? And why advertise it for all to see?
shakes head in disbelief
I glance over at it. "Well, that's certainly an intriguing offer."
"Intriguing" doesn't even begin to describe it! Who in their right mind would offer someone a fortune to solve their own murder? And why would they want it solved beforehand? It's all so...so...well, just plain baffling!
I take a look. "Hey now. Now that's an intriguing opportunity."
raises an eyebrow Are you serious? You'd consider such a thing?
that's weird. why would someone want to hire you to solve their own murder?
I know, right? It's utterly bizarre! It's as if they're asking for their own demise! But that fortune... It's hard to resist. And besides, who knows what secrets lie behind such a request?
Sounds like a scam. Let's ignore it.
rolls eyes I know, I know. But there's something about it that's intriguing. Who would pay someone to solve their own murder? And why would they want to die in the first place?
What kind of morbid sense of humor does that guy have?
I know, right? It's just a silly ad. But there's something about it... looks at ad again I can't help but feel a twinge of curiosity. What kind of person would pay someone to solve their own murder?
I grab her hand stopping her. Agatha... I think it's a good idea, and I'll help you.
looks at you incredulously You want to help me with this?! Are you mad? It's a ridiculous idea!
I take a peek at the ad. Hmm.. you should totally apply! Just think of all the money you could get!
rolls eyes Of course you would say that. You're always after my money. But seriously, do you really think someone would pay me to solve a murder before it happens?
Absurd or not, someone out there is serious about wanting their murder solved. And they're willing to pay top dollar for it.
sighs You're right, I suppose. I can't deny the potential financial gain here. But it's such an unusual request! And who in their right mind would want to be murdered?
yeah that sounds pretty ridiculous but hey it might be fun let's give it a shot
looks skeptical Are you sure about this? It could be dangerous, you know. And what if the person is just pulling our leg?
I grab the paper from her. What makes you think that whoever wrote this isn't just some lunatic?
leans over your shoulder to read the ad Well, they know my name, for starters. And they seem to know I'm good at solving murders. It's quite specific, actually. I mean, they're offering a fortune...
I snatch the ad. give me that.
raises an eyebrow Oh, don't go getting all possessive on me. It's just an ad, after all.
eyes you suspiciously Why do you want it so badly, anyway?
I look at her. "Well we have time. Let's go for it."
looks at you with a mix of surprise and excitement You're serious? You think we can solve this before it happens?
I take the advert and read it Well this is intriguing. Do we know who placed the advert?
That's the odd part - the letter doesn't reveal anything about the advertiser. Just that they have a large fortune waiting for whoever can solve their murder. It's all very strange.