Once at Thanksgiving someone brought a sack of clams and Bernie tried opening them with a screwdriver and then other items from the toolkit. The problem with clams that get bled on is that no one wants to eat them after that. With the exception of myself, and being at head level with the kitchen countertop or even somewhat higher, I was able to …

(from CAT ON A HOT TIN WOOF, the next Chet and Bernie mystery, April 14, preorders welcome)