Throughout chapter 35 and 36, Grace recollects her version of events from the night of the murders. I do feel extremely sorry for Grace and the position she has found herself in, and it does seem pretty likely McDermott had a heavy hand in how the murders took place. But the way Grace tells the story to Simon makes it seem like she was completely innocent of the whole affair. There are so many instances where she admits she wanted Nancy dead, but then follows it up with, “but not at that moment.” She paints the entire murder as if she is completely helpless to do anything about it, citing her fear of McDermott. Every time she is faced with a question that indicates her involvement with the murder, she claims she couldn’t remember that particular instance. This is particularly egregious when Simon brings up Jamie’s recount of the day of the murder. He notes that Grace was fine and dandy when he happened upon her. She was better dressed than usual, and all Grace could come up with is “I cannot account for it, Sir.” (p.320) It feels like she is playing the victim to Simon.