Grab Bag Part I
GRAB BAG There was a small paper bag for each of the guests when they arrived. They were sitting in a neatly organised pile on the dining table. Each bag was clearly labelled with the name of the guest it was intended for. The party was being held by Archibald Codder, and soon enough his palatial mansion would be filled with a selection of friends and casual acquaintances. The first trickle of guests began at seven in the evening, and by nine the main room was crowded with well-dressed...