CHAPTER 22
Rory made it back to Longinus’ house, still annoyed despite the run on the roofs.
“Next time, give me more warning,” she told him as she walked through the door.
“Why? You did an excellent job, just as I knew you would. I stopped by Susie’s on the way home, by the way.”
“And?”
“Nothing yet.”
Rory nodded. That wasn’t exactly surprising. Urchins were lightning quick, as far as gossip went, but even they needed a bit of time to gather information. She was also disappointed that Dr Corian’s rooms hadn’t yielded anything of more use.
“Did you notice the smell at Dr Corian’s?” she asked.
“Be more specific, I noticed a great deal of smells. Rotten food, unwashed clothing, sweat, sea novelwort sublimate, mediocrity…”
“I don’t know,” said Rory. “It was a bit like sulphur but kin
