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Third story, Fourth of July Picnic: Wolfe is asked to make a speech at the picnic held by the Union of Restaurant Workers. During the course of the event, another speaker falls ill and is murdered while resting in a tent set up near the stage. Wolfe and Archie are too close to the action for comfort and must save their necks by figuring out the motive and the murderer. They succeed, but it’s a bit slapdash.

First story: Archie attends a Christmas party, and murder is committed. It involves poisoned Pernod. But what about that sneaky Santa mixing the drinks? Did he do it? A twisted tale, with some era-specific (though self-aware) racism against Asian-Americans.