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‘I’m just on my way to see Beth and find out By the way,’ he added, lowering his voice, ‘those files I left on the table in your office have proved most helpful’

When Willia he saas Arthur Rainsford disappearing down the dock steps to the cells below, accompanied by a policeman

‘We’re finished for the day,’ said Beth, as Williao home’

Willia a ith his father, but noticed he was deep in conversation with Grace, so he decided not to interrupt them Beth took his hand but didn’t say another word until they’d left the building and were out on the street

‘Your sister was masterful in her examination of Professor Abrahams,’ said Beth as they walked across the road

‘My father allowed Grace to examine the principal witness?’ said William in disbelief

‘And Abraha that the Crown didn’t even bother to cross-examine him’

‘Once again I’ve underestimated the old man,’ said Williae?’

‘By the time Professor Abrahams had left the witness box, even the Crown’s leader accepted there were three pages,’ said Beth as they joined a bus queue

‘That’s good news But what about the judges? After all, they’re the only ones whose opinions really matter’

‘There’s no way of knowing Like seasoned poker players, they reveal nothing’

‘Who’s next up to be demolished by my father?’ asked William once they’d boarded the bus

‘Detective Sergeant Clarkson, Stern’s former partner’

‘He’s a weaker character than Stern, so ht well crack under pressure’

‘How do you know that?’