Death of a Village
“– William Hazlitt ‘I hope you have some definite facts to report,’ said Daviot. ‘It’s two in the morning.’ Hamish told him of the attempt on his life.
‘And you didn’t even phone? I’ll get the boys over there, fast!’ ‘Wait a wee minute, sir. If you do that, the locals will obstruct you as before. There’s no evidence of that drugged whisky. They’ll all gang up together and swear I was drunk.
I’m sure that electrician knew his job, just as I’m sure no money has been spent on that cottage in keeping it in order in years. The wiring will appear to have been faulty, and if an electrician checks through the house, I’m sure he’ll find some of the wiring really is faulty.’ ‘So what do you suggest?’ ‘I suggest you get an undercover squad of workmen to go over to Stoyre and check everything and help me clean up. I want the locks repaired and a burglar alarm put in. Don’t tell the estate agent anything about it at the moment.
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