"...used to call her Erin's pet detective. Or the crustacean." Technically, just 'the detective' is an improvement. In terms of politeness to Crabb, anyway. It still says something about Daisy, though. "Does it matter?"
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"...used to call her Erin's pet detective. Or the crustacean." Technically, just 'the detective' is an improvement. In terms of politeness to Crabb, anyway. It still says something about Daisy, though. "Does it matter?"