Doctor Who Bernice Summerfield Adventures 70 (BS09) by Tempest (Christopher Bulis)

Author:Tempest (Christopher Bulis)
Format: epub

The cries of the opposing packs of passengers faded into a puzzled murmur. That’s right,’ she continued, waving her arms around in sweeping expansive gestures to hold their attention on her. The solution to all our problems. Why didn’t we think of it before? There’s a killer on board, so let’s shoot each other to make his job easier! Better yet, blow a few holes in the walls and contaminate the whole carriage!’ One of the gun-toters retorted angrily: This is only a mark two - it won’t hole a pressure hull.’ ‘But can you be a hundred per cent certain of that? What if you hit a window? You might be happy to chance it, but do your friends feel the same? They might have better things to do than throw their lives away along with a bunch of hotheaded fools.’ She shrugged expressively, as though washing her hands of the whole business. ‘Still, that’s up to you. Give me two minutes to get along to the suit lockers and you can please yourselves. Any last messages you want me to take to your families?’ There were still angry mutterings, but the dangerous single-minded mob unity that had ruled them moments before was now blunted and divided. Ferlane stepped forward to take advantage of the confusion Bernice had sown. ‘We are officially appointed police officers. Anybody not holstering their guns after a count of five will be arrested for threatening behaviour and disturbing the peace. Do you understand me? One... two... three...’ There was a flurry of movement and the weapons vanished. That’s better. Now Chief Steward Bassit will explain what is going on here, and you will be quiet while he is speaking.’ Bassit cleared his throat, recovering a measure of his normal composure. ‘I’m afraid these passengers have heard of Mr Merch’s death, and want to know what steps are being taken to catch his killer. Some of them also want cars A and B sealed off from the rest of the train, which we cannot permit for safety reasons.’ That’s right!’ one of the Economy Class protesters shouted. ‘Lock them all up until we get to Thule!’

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