Trouble In Mind: Jack Daniels P.I. Novella #3 by Holt John

Author:Holt, John [Holt, John]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 2015-03-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Just A Few Questions

Thomas remained at the open door and ushered us into the room.

“Do come in gentlemen,” Walker said, as he stood up to greet us. “Please, take a seat.” He indicated the sofa.

“I’m Detective Bates, and this is Jack Daniels a local private detective,” said Bates as he sat down.

Walker nodded and looked at me. “I know Mr. Daniels,” he said. “We’re old friends aren’t we? Although I didn’t think I’d be seeing you for a while.”

Bates looked puzzled, and looked at me. I merely smiled.

“It’s good to see you again,” I said. I was tempted to ask whether he had received my report, and my bill, and could I look forward to a check real soon. I decided against.

“Thank you for seeing us at such short notice,” said Bates.

“I’m always happy to assist our police force,” Walker replied. “Can I get you some tea?”

I would have preferred something stronger, but tea would have to do. And some cream donuts would be good.

“No tea, thank you,” Bates replied.

Guess there wasn’t going to be any tea then.

“Alright Thomas, we shan’t need you any further,” Walker said, waving his hand dismissively. “I’ll ring if I need you.” He then turned back to face us. “So, what can I do for you?”

“It’s about the body that was recently found in Battery Park,” Bates started to explain. “You may have read about it.”

Walker nodded. “Yes I did, but what has this got to do with me?”

“Just a few questions that I hope you can help me with,” Bates replied. “We shan’t keep you too long.”

“Alright officer, carry on,” said Walker.

“It’s about Susan Brady,” Bates explained.

“The one they found dead in the Park the other day,” said Walker. “It’s simply dreadful. What a world we live in.”

“I understand that the lady had been blackmailing you,” Bates continued. “Demanding payment from you for keeping silent about something?”

Walker nodded. “Your information is correct,” he replied.

“And you never reported it to the police,” said Bates. “Would you care to tell me about it now?”

Walker shook his head. “With the lady dead it hardly seems necessary now.”

Bates decided to leave to one side, and heaved a sigh. He placed a single cufflink on to a side table. “Have you ever seen that before?” he asked.

Walker picked it up and looked at it for a few moments. “I think I have a pair just like it,” he replied. “Why do you ask?”

Bates pointed at the cufflink. “That was actually found at the murder scene.”

Walker looked at the cufflink for a few moments longer, and then handed it back to Bates. “Is that supposed to mean something as far as I’m concerned,” he replied. “I imagine dozens of men, perhaps hundreds, have similar cufflinks. It’s a fairly common design.”

Bates nodded. “Yes sir, it is, and I imagine that you are correct. I’m sure that many men have that same design,” he said. “Nonetheless, could I see your set, please?”

Walker looked puzzled. “Why on earth would you want to see my cufflinks?”

“If you could just fetch them, sir,” Bates insisted.

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