Ian said she had gone shopping. He was alone in the sitting-room with a glass of whisky at his elbow. He offered some to Andrew, who accepted it gladly. He told Ian what he and the Inspector had found in Eleanor Clancy’s cottage, but Ian seemed less interested than he would have expected. He nodd...
Lucille gave an exclamation that sounded almost like a small scream. Kevin got to his feet and stood looking helpless and bewildered, as if he were waiting for his mother to tell him how to behave. Malcolm and Brian also rose. The Belgian shepherd barked. The retriever growled. The Labrador was t...
His big slab of a face had a sagging, tired look. I'm sorry I had to leave you so suddenly this morning,’ he said. 'The news of the discovery of Magda Braile's body had just come in and I had to get out to the spot as quickly as possible.’ 'So I supposed,’ Andrew said. ‘But I didn't follow you ou...