The Hangman's Row Enquiry (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
the nurse said. “Have you got a fan club, or what?” Gus’s heart sank when he saw his greatest fan walking humbly towards his bed, clutching a large bunch of red roses. Must have cost her a fortune, he thought. He did not miss the significance of red roses, and was not sure that he felt strong enough to resist her advances. “Nurse,” he whispered urgently. “Need the loo?” she said, bending down to listen. “No. Get rid of this one as soon as poss, if you don’t want a relapse on your hands.” The nurse straightened up. “Good afternoon,” she said sternly. “I am afraid Mr. Halfhide is feeling rather tired at the moment. We have to be careful with this sort of injury, so please limit your visit to not more than ten minutes. Thank you, dear,” she added kindly, smitten with conscience at the way Miriam’s face fell. “Miriam,” said Gus weakly. “How nice of you to come and see me. Sit down on that chair. As nurse says, I am not so good at the moment, but just tired.
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