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

[Katie Fulton]

"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.

Richard looked back at Esme, then Arabella. He gave them both a smile. "If
we're keeping mixed company, why don't I go with you?"