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‘No, sir’

‘Then you will return to your unit and not discuss this conversation with anyone, even your colleagues Is that clear?’

‘Yes, sir’

Back at his desk, Willia cases in front of hiet the co he had been dreading co home

When Beth heard the front door open she immediately ran out of the kitchen and into the hallway

‘So how did your o?’ she asked, before William had a chance to take his jacket off

‘I didn’t get past the front gates’

‘You’re a dear sweether ar liar’

‘No, it’s the truth,’ protested William

She stood back and looked at him more closely ‘What have they told you about

‘Nothing, I swear Nothing’ And then he recalled Hawksby’s words: You will not, under any circu our investigation, and I ht Williaht Beth so to Barnstaple: Rainsford? Why does that na a bell?

The first thing Willia was to write up a detailed report of his visit to Limpton Hall Once he’d handed it in to Lamont, he called Mrs Faulkner on her private line

‘I think I ht person to help you, Mrs Faulkner When would you like to meet him?’

‘I’ up to London next Monday Why don’t you join ain’

‘Why not?’ asked Willia disappointed