Murder On the Mauretania (2013)
Murder On the Mauretania
“Resplendent in his uniform, he conveyed an impression of trustworthiness and reliability. As purser on the Mauretania, he had enormous responsibilities, but he carried them lightly and discharged his many duties with cool efficiency, giving each worried passenger who came to him with a complaint or an inquiry a reassuring feeling that he was taking a personal interest in the matter. Buxton had a gift of creating instant goodwill. Dillman liked him from the start and was very grateful when, at t...he end of the day, the purser even found time to give him a private view of an exclusive part of the cargo.
“Well,” said Buxton, turning the last key in the lock and pulling the heavy door open, “there it is, Mr. Dillman. You’re looking at £2,750,000 in gold bullion.”
“All that I can see are strongboxes,” said Dillman.
“Ironbound and sealed. Every precaution has been taken.”
“Quite rightly, Mr. Buxton.”
“On the journey by special train from Euston, it was guarded like royalty by the railway police.MoreLess
“Well,” said Buxton, turning the last key in the lock and pulling the heavy door open, “there it is, Mr. Dillman. You’re looking at £2,750,000 in gold bullion.”
“All that I can see are strongboxes,” said Dillman.
“Ironbound and sealed. Every precaution has been taken.”
“Quite rightly, Mr. Buxton.”
“On the journey by special train from Euston, it was guarded like royalty by the railway police.MoreLess
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