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Williaet your files, DC Warwick’

‘But I didn’t—’ began Willia on the table He picked them up and left the room without another word When he arrived back in his office he found La a telephone directory

‘Faulkner or Carter?’ asked William innocently

‘The systee’

William sat down at his desk and opened the first of the two files Hawksby had left on the table He only had to turn a few pages to realize what a risk the co

‘Where did you get these?’ asked Grace after a cursory glance at the contents

‘I can’t tell you,’ said William

She continued turning the pages ‘They look proet ho in the ’

‘Does that reed to visit Mr Rainsford in Pentonville?’

‘Yes He spent the rest of the weekend reading the transcripts froinal trial, accoraceful”’

‘So does he think there ht be a chance’

‘No, he does not,’ said Grace firmly ‘However, he does think that he owes it to you to visit Mr Rainsford before he offers his considered opinion’

‘Can I co?’

‘Yes, but on one condition’

‘And what ht that be?’