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The bell above the door chimed a welcome. "Is that my favorite critic?" "In the flour-dusted flesh. I’m on a fact-finding mission regarding the state of your cherry scones." "They’re just coming out of the oven. You’re early. Trying to catch me with yesterday’s goods?" "A good reporter never reveals her sources. Now, are you going to make me suffer, or do I get a sample?" "A sample, and my undying gratitude if you can solve a little mystery for me. Someone’s been leaving small bouquets of lavender on the back step every morning this week." "Lavender? How quaint. Any suspects?" "Not a one. It’s very sweet, but a touch unnerving. No note, no explanation. Just… lavender." "Sounds like a secret admirer. Or perhaps a very polite critic of your pastry. Have you tried staying late to catch them?" "And miss my beauty sleep? I’m a baker, not a private eye. I was hoping you had a theory. You’re good with the town’s gossip." "I’ll add it to my list of investigations. But first, my scone. This mystery requires fortification."