Hi Jas,
FINALLY... but...
I know its just a puzzle, but I have a few questions...
This doesnt seem like a conclusion that could be logically reached given the information. For instance, why would the revelation of the costume mean the cleaner had to not only leave her job, but upend her family, sell the house, and move cities. Isnt this a bit drastic. One of the questions Asy asked was
"Would a normal person have reacted the same in this situation"
I certainly wouldnt move town because my employer espoused political views contrary to my own. I would confront them, and if the answer to my query wasnt satisfactory, I would find a new employer. Why does the fact that her employer is racist mean that an entire city is tainted with the same brush?
Hope Im not being pedantic, just pointing out that I think a logical progression of thought would not have come up with the answer given the question.
I quess the big question is this:
Why would a member of the KKK hire a black woman to spend hours a day inside their home? My understanding of the KKK is that they want as little to do with people of a race not their own - I cant see a member of an extreme right wing cult letting the object of their hatred spend all day touching their personal belongings.
Jamie.
Only whingeing 'cos I couldnt solve it... but I guess they are my reasons why