Cry For The Baron by John Creasey

Author:John Creasey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Crime
Publisher: House Of Stratus
Published: 2014-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Mannering said: “Good morning, Julia,” and Lorna bit her lip, and continued to stare at him, tense and on edge. It was a long time before Julia Fiori said: “Who is that?”

“And you can’t even remember my voice,” said Mannering, reproachfully. “How’s Enrico?”

“I think he must be losing his touch, as you’re still here,” said Julia.

“I want a word with you about Fay,” Mannering said. “Don’t let anything happen to her. That’s extremely important. If she gets hurt then strange and violent things are going to happen. People like you will get messed up in the process. Look after Fay.”

The pause which followed seemed to become ominous. When she spoke her voice was low-pitched and expressionless, yet he was vividly reminded of the way she had talked as she had left the flat. She even sent tension into the room. Lorna stood very still, as if she were aware of it, too.

“If anything happens to Fay Goulden, John Mannering,” Julia said, “it will be your fault, and if he thinks that she took the Tear I don’t think we shall see her again,” said Julia softly. “If you’ve got it, let him know.”

“How can anyone tell him anything, now that he’s on the run?”

“You could tell me, and I’d find a way.” She lowered her voice until it was little above a whisper; “I’m serious. There’s one way to save Fay Goulden—by proving that she hasn’t the Tear. If you really want to save her tell him you’ve got it, or take it to Scotland Yard.”

Mannering said: “It’s a pity I haven’t got it, you create the note of horror so well.”

“I’ve known him for some time,” said Julia, and rang off.

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