Notes on a Murder

"As he drove past the houses that lined the main street of his village of Betroumine in the northern district of Koura, Father Camille Katrib pointed out the identity of the occupants. 'This man is a doctor -- he works in the United States. This is the house of the mayor -- he pays out of his own pocket for many of the goods of the village, sometimes he even puts the stamps on letters.' Father Katrib paused, and then continued in a hushed voice. 'And this is the house of the murderer.'"

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