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

[Jonathan Katalenic]

"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?"

Nicola responded to Oswald's suggestion with a nod and
stood, walking over towards the men. She rather liked
the Wing Commander, but didn't know what to make of
Hodges. The older gentleman seemed to dislike her on
sight and Nicola had responded appropriately coolly.

Although that was no matter now. They had a search
ahead of them and whatever they thought about each
other, she and Hodges would have to work together. She
spoke to the men: "Well, gentlemen, I hate to be the
one to bring up such an uncouth subject, but I do hope
at least one of you is armed. After all, we have no
idea what we're going to be encountering."


		
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