The Moneylenders of Shahpur
“‘Keep out of it,’ Ferozeshah advised promptly.
‘But the police might be able to trace the dacoits if they knew about this,’ protested Diana. She was dressed in her white, nurse’s uniform and was getting together the doctor’s stethoscope, his thermometer, cotton wool and bottle of disinfectant and putting them ready on his desk.
In response to her protest, Ferozeshah said firmly, ‘Never go near the police unless you have to.’ ‘I haven’t done anything wrong!’ ‘Neither of us has. But once they are... here, they’ll hang around and expect to be fed – and if we really want anything done, they’ll expect suitable baksheesh.’ He finished buttoning up his white coat.
‘Oh,’ said Diana, immediately deflated.
‘Cheer up. I’m sure you’re right. But, at best, that piece of registered envelope you found is a clue; it’s not concrete evidence against the dacoits. And, you know, the villagers will be punished – and the dacoits would still get away with it.’ That evening, after an early dinner, Diana went on the bus to see John and ask his opinion.MoreLess
‘But the police might be able to trace the dacoits if they knew about this,’ protested Diana. She was dressed in her white, nurse’s uniform and was getting together the doctor’s stethoscope, his thermometer, cotton wool and bottle of disinfectant and putting them ready on his desk.
In response to her protest, Ferozeshah said firmly, ‘Never go near the police unless you have to.’ ‘I haven’t done anything wrong!’ ‘Neither of us has. But once they are... here, they’ll hang around and expect to be fed – and if we really want anything done, they’ll expect suitable baksheesh.’ He finished buttoning up his white coat.
‘Oh,’ said Diana, immediately deflated.
‘Cheer up. I’m sure you’re right. But, at best, that piece of registered envelope you found is a clue; it’s not concrete evidence against the dacoits. And, you know, the villagers will be punished – and the dacoits would still get away with it.’ That evening, after an early dinner, Diana went on the bus to see John and ask his opinion.MoreLess
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