Vinyl Victims 

                                                                  The Search Begins

          The Dolly Detective Agency decided that the best way to approach a high-visibility job was to interview family and friends quietly.  Damsel Kane had said that her father would not approve of bringing in the police, and at this point, Nosey added, "We don't really know if he is "missing", or if he has simply chosen to withdraw from the family completely and live a different life.  If that is the case, it will be sad news for them.  It really might be his choice.  Then all we can do is give the family reassurance that he is alive and well and hope they can eventually find their way back to one another.  However, the scenario could be much, much worse. Let's get to work, so much time has passed already."

          After getting Orson Kane's address and a key from Damsel, Penny headed to the apartment on the chance Orson might be there, and if not, she could search for clues to to his whereabouts.  If she was lucky and there was a doorman he might provide some information.  Muscles volunteered to track down and interview the fellows that Damsel had named as her brother's best friends.  That left Nosey to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Kane.

  

                 She was surprised to find them quite willing to speak with her.  Hard to know if that was a good sign, or a smart cover-up.  Time would tell.

Upon reaching the mansion, Nosey expected to be greeted by a butler or maid and was surprised to have the door opened my Cid Kane himself.  She explained her reason for the visit and wondered if she'd get kicked out.  Instead, Mr. Kane invited her into the sun room to join his wife, Candy, and talk about their son.

     Mr. Kane excused himself and returned shortly with the photo of an unusual object.  Handing the photo to Nosey, he explained:

Mrs. Kane suggested that Ms. Parker speak with The Maid before leaving.  She explained that both children had always been very fond of Maid and had, over the years come to think of her more like a favorite aunt than an employee.  

 Parker thanked the Kanes for their cooperation, said her good-bye and quietly asked The Maid if they could speak in private.

...... To Be Continued.