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“Record on, Peabody” As Eve recited the standard rights and obligations, Anja’s eyes widened with surprise, then warht have been amusement

“Am I a suspect then?”

“It’s procedure For your protection Do you understand the rights and obligations I’ve outlined for you?”

“Yes, you were quite clear”

“Ms Carvell, why did you come to New York from Montreal yesterday?”

“Kenneth…Kenneth Stiles contacted ht and anxious He believes you think he killed Richard Draco Lieutenant Dallas, such a thing is not possible”

“And why is that?”

“Kenneth is a kind and gentle man”

“The kind and gentle o after a violent assault”

Anja made an impatient sound, and her cup clicked into her saucer “The rashness of youth Must a o? An act committed out of love and concern?”

“Whatever we do follows us, Ms Carvell”

“I don’t believe that I’h will” Her hand curled tight aa fist of that will “Lieutenant Dallas, when I saw Kenneth last night, he was frightened and upset I can swear to you, he would never have called me if he had indeed done what you suspect he has done”

“When did you see him last?”

“About eight o’clock We met in a little club I believe it was called Alley Cat”

“Yes, I know it”