A Fool And His Money
“Now I’ve got an even bigger axe to grind.’ ‘But I promised him he could go.’ ‘Well, I can see, at that moment, you might say that – and I’m glad you did, but when I think of him attacking Irene like that …’ ‘I know, sir. I had no choice but to agree, to keep Irene safe. I thought it was the right thing to do – I couldn’t overpower him when Irene was there, and at risk.’ ‘Boase, just leave it to me – I didn’t promise him anything and as far as I can see, you only promised that you’d try to keep ...me away from him. Well, you’ve tried. Your involvement in this particular event has ended.’ Bartlett went out into the lobby and slammed the door behind him. Boase didn’t want to fall out with him and he knew Bartlett was right. He resolved there and then to put his promise to the back of his mind and to concentrate on the case, and on Irene.
Bartlett returned after five minutes and sat back down in his chair.
‘I’ve just been up to see Greet. The verdict is back.’ Boase put down his ham sandwich and looked at Bartlett enquiringly.’ ‘Guilty – no plea for mercy.’ ‘Can’t they review it, sir?’ ‘No they can’t.MoreLess
Bartlett returned after five minutes and sat back down in his chair.
‘I’ve just been up to see Greet. The verdict is back.’ Boase put down his ham sandwich and looked at Bartlett enquiringly.’ ‘Guilty – no plea for mercy.’ ‘Can’t they review it, sir?’ ‘No they can’t.MoreLess
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