‘You all heard what she said,’ Robert reminded them when they got back to Rose Lodge. ‘No wonder she panicked when she was questioned. Mind you, it still doesn’t prove she did it.’
‘No, but she’s in it up to her neck with the inspector,’ agreed Brent. ‘Bang goes her alibi, no doubt about that. What do you think, Miss Gates?’
All thoughts of making Robert jealous vanished from her mind as she contemplated the latest problem facing the family.
‘I think it would be best if we slept on it,’ she decided at last, voicing their thoughts. ‘I don’t know about you, but I feel exhausted after all that.’
‘Good idea,’ approved Robert. ‘Our minds might be a little clearer in the morning, after a good night’s sleep. Try not to worry too much about it, Jill. Don’t worry about me. Brent can drop me off
