The Music Box Enigma by R.N. Morris

Author:R.N. Morris [Morris, R.N.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781448304301
Publisher: Severn House Publishers
Published: 2020-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Pool consulted his notebook. ‘He was heard to make disparaging remarks about the Russian dancer …’ Pool made some indistinct nasal sounds which Quinn guessed was his attempt at the dancer’s name. ‘And also, apparently, he was observed looking at the female dancer in a rather lascivious way. You know what these foreigners are like. Jealous, ain’t they.’

‘What do the Russians have to say about it?’

‘We haven’t been able to talk to them. They were amongst the ones that had gone before we got here. Apparently, their part in the rehearsal was over. Which is convenient, shall we say.’

Quinn nodded automatically as his thoughts settled into place. ‘If it was the Russian who killed Sir Aidan, for the reasons you have mentioned, then we have to accept that the attack on Constable Elgar is unconnected to the murder. Elgar made no mention of his attacker having a Russian accent, which he surely would have noticed.’

Pool frowned as he took in what Quinn was suggesting.

‘Conversely,’ continued Quinn, ‘if Elgar’s attacker was the murderer, then that rules out the Russian gentleman.’

Pool shook his head in disappointment. ‘Bloody Elgar,’ he said, as if he held the special constable responsible for the Russian’s apparent escape from justice.

‘What do you make of Seddon’s story?’ wondered Quinn. ‘About this blind, bearded fellow he saw?’

‘Fishy.’

‘It would not be the first time a murderer has invented a mysterious stranger whom only he has seen, and of whom there is no trace.’

‘My thoughts exactly.’

‘Although it is not quite true we found no trace. We found a single red hair, don’t forget.’ Quinn felt suddenly weary. He pinched the bridge of his nose. ‘There are two more men I wish to interview. I believe Inspector Leversedge should have them ready for me. Once I have taken their statements, I think we may be in a position to let everyone go.’

‘What about Seddon?’

‘Yes, Seddon too. I don’t think we have enough yet to hold him. Nor do I think we will get anything more out of him today.’

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