“This proves the necklace was sent away with Margaret’s permission,” Naomi said.

“It does not tell us everything Margaret was thinking.

If authorities decide to investigate her statements, that is their job.

Ours is to protect your rights and show there was no basis for accusing you.”

Clara studied the signature at the bottom of the work order.

She had watched Margaret sign hundreds of documents in that precise handwriting: caterer invoices, household contracts, invitations to charity dinners.

The writing looked completely ordinary.