I rubbed my left collarbone through the heavy wool of my blazer.

“Did Evans come down from the county annex, or is his statement all they need?” I asked.

“Can Rebecca fight the emergency order without him?”

“Statement,” Arthur said, sliding the linen napkin back into his vest pocket.

“His statement is sworn under penalty of a felony, Megan.”

Sarah took two paper paint chips out of her purse and laid them beside the folder.

“Pale yellow or sage for the corner bedroom?” she asked.