THEY FOUND PROFESSOR Curtis in the students’ bar. He was slouched over a table and looked thoroughly dejected. Probably hiding out from his colleagues, thought Rafferty, who would be understandably furious that he’d given evidence in favour of Babbington.
‘Professor.’
Curtis glanced up to meet Rafferty’s eyes. He looked worried the College Mafia would find some means of punishing him. ‘Should have mentioned Babbington’s collision. Unforgiveable.’ He forced out a dry laugh, and said, ‘Means he’s probably off the wagon. Although, considering where he is, I suppose Babbington’s involuntarily on it again.’
‘I’m glad you now understand you should have brought this matter to the attention of the police straightaway, after Professor Babbington’s arrest. It could have serious implications for o
