AS CONFIRMED BY AURORA who opened the door to their knock, Jane Ogilvie had indeed returned home from her ‘work’ by the time they arrived back at Mercer’s Lane.
Of the rest of the family no one was in evidence. The living room to which Aurora led them, was empty.
‘I suppose you want to ask Mum why she lied to you?’
‘You knew she had lied?’ Rafferty questioned sharply.
Aurora shrugged. ‘I heard her and Dazza arguing about it.’ She grinned. ‘Few things stay secret in this house, with all the shouting matches that go on. Mum’s in her bedroom. I’ll call her.’
Aurora went to the door and hollered, ‘Mum, the cops are here again. They want to speak to you.’
Aurora turned round and came back into the room while they waited for her mother to join them. ‘I don’t blame her for lying. Why should
