Page 49 of Millie's Cruise Ship Mysteries
“Your door is…”
“Not looking so hot.” Millie finished Lucy’s sentence. “Clearly, someone out there isn’t a fan of mine.”
Ruth placed her hands on her hips. “I’m sure whoever did this was caught on camera.”
Fast steps echoed. Felix, with Danielle by his side, arrived. “What happened to your door?”
“It must’ve happened sometime during the night.”
“The cleaning crew didn’t notice it?” Danielle asked. “I mean, I’m sure they would’ve called you had they noticed.”
“I find it disgusting,” Felix said. “Not to mention the person has zero artistic flair.”
“Whoever it was must’ve been in a big hurry.” Danielle traced the C with her fingertip.
“I wouldn’t mess with it,” Margaret warned. “In case you want to dust for fingerprints.”
“We’re not that sophisticated as far as investigating goes,” Millie said. “Cameras? Yes. CSI level equipment? Not even close.”
“I think it’s awful.” Felix pulled out a chair and sat so that his back faced the door. “Not to mention it’s highly offensive.”
“It wasn’t directed at you.”
“But it was toward one of my very dearest friends, which means I take it as a personal affront.”
“Hopefully, we can get to the bottom of it.” Millie changed the subject. “I need help in coming up with a show to replace the illusionist, who has the flu.”
“More bingo,” Liz blurted out.
A collective groan went up.
“We have plenty of bingo,” Millie said. “I was thinking more along the lines of a passenger participation show.”
“Those are always popular,” Danielle said. “The love and marriage show comes to mind.”
“It’s been done a bazillion times,” Millie said. “Not to mention we received several complaints about it recently.”
Gloria got a faraway look on her face. “I…might have an idea.” She cast a sly side glance toward her friends. “I remember you mentioning earlier that Donovan is good at improv.”
“He’s a natural.” Millie clicked the end of her pen. “I think I know where you’re going with this.”
“We need volunteers, someone who isn’t prone to stage fright.” Gloria turned to Ruth.
“Me?”
“You plus Lucy. Dot is honestly the only person whomightbe a little timid.”
“I-I’m not sure about being on stage in front of hundreds…possibly thousands…of people,” Dot stammered.
Felix made a timeout with his hands. “You’ll need to check with Donovan.”
“No problem. I’m sure I can convince him,” Millie said confidently.
“Show orshows?” Margaret asked.
“I’m gonna be a one and done,” Ruth said.
“Ditto,” Dot chimed in.
