Death On Allhallowe’en (1988)

Authors: Bruce, Leo

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“Then without waiting for an answer he said, ‘I suppose there was an investigation?’ ‘I suppose so. Two plain-clothes men were in the village, but they had nothing to go on but Cicely’s story of bloodstains and some words uttered in delirium by an eight-year-old boy. Guys people become mute on such occasions. At all events Cyril was buried, and things went on much as before.’ ‘Till next Allhallowe’en presumably?’ John Stainer looked serious. ‘That’s on Saturday week,’ he said. ‘I see what you mean by saying you’re frightened. You think there may be another incident?’ ‘Listen, Carolus. I’m not a fool and I’m not superstitious. Obviously I don’t believe in black magic or witchcraft or anything of the sort. That’s to say I don’t believe in what they represent. But I do believe that there are people who practise these rites, and I think such people are dangerous. I want you to come and stay with me for a fornight or so. You’re not teaching this term.’ ‘No.

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