“I’m willing to bet that human nature will not fail us. If the police interrogations bear no fruit, we shall appeal to more base instinct. Let us offer money to seek out those reluctant to aid our efforts otherwise. Surely that will not hurt our chances! Only then will we have exhausted every avenue available.”
Major Thurston held no objection. “Seargent, I’m glad you know this is not an organization which lets petty moralities block real progress! Every minute this murderer goes free mocks all we stand for, sullying the memory of our fellow officer. Take Murray and go to Wheatstone Fields at once. Here is hoping one potential witness can still be found.”
Officer Murray and Seargent Wilson sprinted from the office. Immediately Major Thurston prepared to visit the local police. Soon he wo
