Madeleine Wolfe was a petite woman with brown hair who was trying her best to not let her nerves make her appear even smaller.
«Carlton never mentioned any enemies», she said, pushing her shoulders back and speaking slowly, «but he had been acting strange as of late. I asked him why but he only said 'business'. I might not know much about that, but I knew my husband well enough to see he was very bothered by something», she continued, tears forming in the corners of her eyes.
«Did you notice anyone lurking around your house by any chance?», asked Miss Fisher in a soft tone that Madeleine appreciated much. Now clad in black, she had never imagined she would find herself in an interview room with three investigators and it was difficult not to feel affected by such circumstances.
«I got the feeling I had once, about six months ago, but I blinked and he was no longer there», she said, wiping the teardrops down her cheeks with a handkerchief.
«Could you describe him for me, please?», said Phryne.
Jack and Raylan had been silent for a while. The first was by the window, slightly leaning on the sill and the latter stood by the door, slightly resting against it as well. He had asked Inspector Robinson if he could observe but he still wanted to go as unnoticed as possible unless there was a question he couldn't avoid asking. Besides, his interviews were rarely this formal and thus organized – thing were done differently in Harlan for the most part.
«He was about 30 years old, he wore a suit and a hat. He didn't stand out but the yellow tie and pocket square did», Madeleine said. «That's what I remember best because I thought they were very ugly.»
A few steps to her right, Jack moved, shoving his hands deeper into his pockets and tensing his jaw.
«Do you have any further questions, gentlemen?»
Raylan shook his head. Considering Jack's reaction, he'd bet he had already found something interesting in that description.
«Inspector Robinson?», called Phryne.
«We will be in touch, Mrs. Wolfe.»
A/N: I know this is chapter was more case-based, but I thought it was needed to keep the story going. As mentioned before, I hadn't thought of including an investigation, but it sort of came to be, given the structure of both shows and the characters' jobs.
I hope you enjoyed this bit enough nevertheless and that you are still interested in reading what's coming up next.
Thank you for support and enthusiasm.