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

[Heather Mace]

>> "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'.
 >
 >"When did she... when was Miss Diamond killed?" Marjorie suddenly
 >asked.  "Was it during the blackout?"
 >
> 
>> "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?"


"HEY!" Marjorie yelled from the bar.  She was flushed, half panicked
looking.  "When did she die!?  Was it during the blackout?  Cause...
how would the killer know there was going to be a blackout!?  We oughta
figure that out before we scatter like pigeons."