[MaC] More speculation in the lounge - Re-Edit

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Tue Dec 28 17:41:20 EST 2004


>
> "I doubt any burglar went into our flat," Arabella said, "or Mrs. Evans's 
> for that matter. Any burglar with the least bit of sense would have heard 
> Flash barking, or Mrs. Evans's cat making those odd noises he makes, and 
> chosen some other target. But, of course, I am willing to have our home 
> searched, if necessary..."
>
> "Well, yes," said Oswald hastily, before Vangie could take offence at the 
> reference to 'odd noises'.
>
> "I suggest that Hodges, the Wing-Commander and ... "  He cast an eye 
> around the room, "Miss Douglas search the flats to make sure there are no 
> suspicious characters hanging about.  Hodges, you have your pass key, I 
> presume?
>
> "Mrs Evans, you and Lady Gower could certainly go down to your flat, if 
> you wished.  And perhaps Mrs Beaman could go with you."
>
> "I'm not staying here," said Esme Fitzroy quickly with a glance at her
husband.

"You may come with us, Mrs. Fitroy," Arabella said, giving Marty Fitzroy a 
look that would wither any opposition. 





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