Chapter Thirty-Four
Harry waited with Detective Inspector Henry outside the parliamentary office of the member for Hammond.
‘Have you spoken to Mr Slade before?’ said Inspector Henry.
‘No, the chief inspector’s office arranged the interview,’ said Harry. ‘He’s been out in his electorate until this morning.’
‘Excuse me, gentlemen, Mr Slade can see you now.’
They followed the member’s assistant into his office.
‘How can I help you?’ said William Slade, without inviting them to sit.
‘We’re trying to contact your son, Anthony,’ said Inspector Henry.
‘Yes, I heard that on the radio on the drive down last night. What’s it in relation to?’
‘We’re investigating Doug Clarke’s murder, Mr Slade, and we think he might be able to help us with our inquiries.’
‘I don’t know how much you know a
