'She's not here.' No lies told. 'When she comes back into the shop I will pass on the message,' answered Dimps. 'What's it about - can I tell her?' she asked hopefully. Once more, the policeman just touched the side of his nose. No dice.
It was yet another sleepless night for Evelyn Barnswell when told of the visit. But Dimps was also worried for Eve.
He was back the next day.
'We are doing 'catch up' on some past cases this week but Mrs Dimpson, do you mind if we - Ms Barnswell and I can talk somewhere private?' he asked. Eve took him into the back office, shaking a little. 'Please don't be alarmed Ms Barnswell but what I'd like to do is to shortly take you to our 'discreet house' - not the police station, in an unmarked car to avoid any undue attention or embarrassment that cop cars i
