Driftnet
“The call from Connelly had convinced him of that.
Sir James’s fast exit to Paris was too damned convenient. The Super had informed him that he could speak to Sir James’s lawyer during his absence. Sir James was more than anxious to help.
Oh yes? thought Bill. About as willing as a Protestant is to genuflect.
Janice was waiting for the next move.
‘Right. It’s time to organise a search warrant.’ Janice was goggle-eyed. ‘Where for Sir?’ ‘Sir James’s country house. Falblair, I believe it’s called.’... ‘Sir?’ ‘Or more precisely, Janice, the cottage at Falblair.’ **** Jim Connelly was not used to daylight, Chrissy thought. He looked like a man who thought trees and green grass belonged on the telly.
He was walking towards them along the gravel path. Chrissy knew it was him, although she had never seen him before. He looked like a man who needed a drink, she thought. She’d seen that look before. Too often.
Neil hadn’t even noticed him yet. He was leaning over the bridge staring into the water.MoreLess
Sir James’s fast exit to Paris was too damned convenient. The Super had informed him that he could speak to Sir James’s lawyer during his absence. Sir James was more than anxious to help.
Oh yes? thought Bill. About as willing as a Protestant is to genuflect.
Janice was waiting for the next move.
‘Right. It’s time to organise a search warrant.’ Janice was goggle-eyed. ‘Where for Sir?’ ‘Sir James’s country house. Falblair, I believe it’s called.’... ‘Sir?’ ‘Or more precisely, Janice, the cottage at Falblair.’ **** Jim Connelly was not used to daylight, Chrissy thought. He looked like a man who thought trees and green grass belonged on the telly.
He was walking towards them along the gravel path. Chrissy knew it was him, although she had never seen him before. He looked like a man who needed a drink, she thought. She’d seen that look before. Too often.
Neil hadn’t even noticed him yet. He was leaning over the bridge staring into the water.MoreLess
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