ELEVEN
“Before I had a chance to rise and answer the door, I could hear the sound of Mrs Jarrow running up the steps from the kitchen which led to the hall. I decided that it was best to allow her the responsibility of playing the part of housekeeper-c*m-cook-c*m-maid, as it was already quite apparent to me that she was intent on ensuring that she earned the money my late distant cousin had already paid her.
“I stayed seated at the table and could hear the distant sound of muffled voices outside. After a few moments Mrs Jarrow re-emerged in the doorway to announce that a Mr Jefferies had arrived, and wished to speak with me. Naturally I had no idea who this stranger was, but as Mrs Jarrow made no more of her announcement I decided to not to ask any questions, and asked her to show him in
