"Oh." That was a disappointment, but there was also an opportunity in everything. "Well, perhaps you would have some comments, Mrs. Blacke, I assume it is? You see, I work for the Whitby Gazette. Gareth Scott, ma'm. And I'm working on the Carrington story. Perhaps you have any thoughts on your son's involvement and could tell me a little more about his relationship to Miss Pearl Carrington?" He took out a notebook and a pencil.