The Man Who Couldn't Lose (2012)
“‘What did you make of it?’‘Harry Hull was released four weeks ago from Armley,’ Gawber said, closing the door.Angel’s eyes lit up.‘Been over his pad?’‘Yes, a little two-room flat, part of a big house, number 101, on Earl Street, but there was nothing of Mrs Buller-Price’s there. Or anything else he shouldn’t have. He’s getting very clever is our Harry.’‘Did he have an alibi?’‘No, sir. Says he was in the flat the whole time. No money to go out and enjoy himself, he says. Can’t prove it though.’‘...Useless, then. I still reckon it’ll be him.’Angel rubbed his chin slowly, then added, ‘And how was Mrs Buller-Price, then?’‘You know her, sir. Cheerful and resilient, even though she’s had some very choice pieces stolen. Optimistic, too. She expects us to recover them.’ Angel sighed. ‘You made a list?’Gawber dug into his inside pocket, pulled out a folded sheet of A4 and handed it to him.Angel quickly scanned the list, which comprised £200 in £20 notes, two emerald and diamond rings, a pearl choker, fourteen small silver items including picture frames, and a sixteen-inch tall white pot figure of a French poodle.Gawber said: ‘I don’t understand why anyone would steal a pot poodle of that size … or any size for that matter.MoreLess
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