[MaC] Breaking the news

[Brenda McCartney]

--- Brian Schoner <brianschoner at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> > Cyril, who had remained in the doorway, reached out 
> > reflexively as Phillip stumbled, but withdrew and stepped out 
> > of the officer's way as he recovered.  He held the door for 
> > him and murmurred, "You've done what you can, lad," as 
> > Phillip re-entered the building.
> > 
> >> Braham watched him retreat then turned back to the warden. 
> >> "Understand that we have a murderer in that building and no
> >> idea who he *or she* is. Tensions are a bit high. This
> >> situation could easily get out of hand. I realize the
> >> situation on the street is also rather delicate and this may 
> >> indeed be secondary among your priorities, but if you could please
> >> inform the police we would be most grateful." He was doing his
> >> best to remain diplomatic. There was no point in allowing tempers
> >> to flare. The situation was not the fault of the warden. The man
> >> was really only doing his job as best he could.
> >> 
> >> Before turning to accompany the officer back upstairs, Braham
> offered 
> >> a slight bow of his head and a soft spoken "thank you".
> 
> "I'm sorry if I came off rather cross," Philip said, as he inspected
> his
> right hand; it looked like some of the old burn scars had broken open
> from
> the impact with the doorframe. "It just seemed as though he was
> implying
> that the whole mess was not only our responsibility, but our fault.
> But I
> suppose we all have to make do as best we can."

Cyril noticed the condition of Phillip's hand over his shoulder. 
"That's a nasty wound.  I think we have some gauze in our flat.  Do you
want to take care of that before we go back to the party?" he offered.
> 
> 
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