Schroedinger's mousetrap Part 7: Lessons from the past

摘要

"How could he have known?" Ludmilla Shlomiuka asked herself frantically. "How could he possibly have known?" The interview with Inspector Lister had started uneventfully. She had expected the question about her relationship with Rufus Jaeger, of course. The stereotype of the beautiful young researcher and the brilliant professor just lends itself to gossip. And it's no secret that de Bruijn does his part to propagate the rumours. It's sad that he's so bitter and confused. He blames Jaeger for his lack of professional advancement — now that is just plain silly — and he envies the excellent collaboration she has with him. Yes, he's been obsessed with her since the day she joined the research group! Lister had asked whether she had received any strange messages from him recently. Of course, she said no. At least no more strange than his usual attentions.