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‘Yes, sir, I was’

‘Did that statement, written by DI Stern and witnessed by you, consist of three pages or two?’

‘Originally I thought it was three, but DI Stern assuredthat it was only two, and I accepted his word’

That wasn’t the answer Sir Julian had been anticipating He paused for a moment, aware that his next five questions were redundant, before asking for confirmation of what he’d just heard

‘So you originally believed the statees and not two, as Mr Stern claimed?’

‘Yes, s

ir, and having studied yesterday’s court report I accept Professor Abrahas without question’

‘But that would e froinal statement?’ said Sir Julian

‘Yes, I do, sir And I regret not challenging him at the time’

‘Did you challenge hi a mystery man, the man who Mr Rainsford stated ran past him as he entered the office block, and who he has always claimed could have been the murderer?’

‘Yes, I did, but DI Stern said he was just a figination, and we should dismiss it for what it orth’

‘What about the anony the police of Mr Kirkland’s ination?’

‘No, sir We did receive a call fro the block at the ti, followed by silence, andonto the street, which was the reason he’d phoned the police immediately’

‘Did he give you his name?’

‘No, sir, but that’s not uncommon in such cases’