The Londum Omnibus Volume Two (The Londum Series Book 12) by Tony Rattigan

Author:Tony Rattigan [Rattigan, Tony]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-12-14T08:00:00+00:00

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Nothing happened the next day but the day after that, after Jim had finished his breakfast and was about to head out to The Golden Gryphon, he heard a knock at the front door. He opened it to find Inspector Corner, Constable Peabody and one other uniformed officer, standing on his doorstep. Behind them was a horse-drawn police wagon.

‘ “Corner of the Yard!” ’ Jim greeted them cheerfully. ‘I’ve missed you. Do come in and let’s chat.’

Inspector Corner and the constables filed into the hallway and Jim shut the door behind them. ‘Do you mind answering a few questions, sir?’ asked Corner.

‘About what, exactly?’ Jim replied.

‘About the theft of the Hetheringham Necklace.’

‘And if I don’t feel like answering any questions?’

‘You know, I was hoping you’d say that. In that case, I have a warrant for your arrest for complicity in the theft of the aforementioned Hetheringham Necklace, from Hetheringham Manor. I caution you that you do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something that you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence. Constable Peabody, cuff ‘im.’

‘Can I at least get my hat, it might be raining when I’m released.’

‘Oh you’re not coming out again sonny, not for a few years anyway, I’ll be bound,’ gloated Inspector Corner. ‘But we wouldn’t want to see a gentleman such as yourself improperly dressed would we? Please, help yourself.’

Jim, who was already wearing his jacket, picked up his hat, placed it on his head and then calmly held his hands out in front of him, while Peabody produced the handcuffs and apologetically placed them on him.

‘Right, you’re coming down the Yard with us,’ said Corner and led the way to the police wagon. Jim followed with a constable on either side of him and together the four of them climbed into the back of the wagon and away it went.

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