dumb more convincingly. But she didn't get it—which is understandable, after all, when it comes to social graces, she pales in comparison to me.At least I know how to suffer losses and won't boast, s...all into a trapI pressed my back against the painting, switched the tray lid to my left hand, and reached into my small handbag—the talisman paper and needles were both there. If there really was a li...