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The scent of cinnamon and burnt sugar clung to the air, mingling with the soft chime of the bell above the door. Mrs. Gable adjusted her floral apron, her eyes narrowing as she leaned over the glass display of lemon tarts. "You’ve been staring at that sourdough for ten minutes, Arthur. Are you planning to buy it or perform an autopsy?" "I’m just wondering why the crust looks so... metallic." "It’s a sea-salt glaze. Now, move along. There’s a line forming behind you." "I saw him, Martha. I saw the Mayor slipping something into the flour bin before the morning rush." "Don't be absurd. The Mayor wouldn't know a flour bin from a birdbath." "He had a small glass vial. Clear liquid. He looked nervous, darting his eyes toward the clock." "You've been reading too many of those pulp novels. Now, do you want the rye or not?" "I want to know why the town accountant collapsed right after eating one of your specialty croissants." "He’s always had a weak stomach for butter."