Explain that your visit is not a social call
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From: The Wayward Will: Confronting Earl Grassepen
In any case, you prefer a different game. It's called 'Guess Who's Hiding Gussie's Will In Spite', and you're confident you'll get it in one.
Success
Poppycock!
[…]
[…] "Our informant claimed you had left the will with her […] but she must be fabricating […] lies […]" Edwin suddenly remembers an important engagement, so you take your leave.
"Quickly now," the Honey-Addled Detective urges. "We must arrive in Spite before the Earl!"[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
You are progressing your investigation. (Raises 
Candlefinder: Progress in a Case by 10)
Continue pursuing your case in Spite. (Sets 
Candlefinder Lead: Spite to 1)- Redirects to: The Wayward Will: Lying in wait
