Chapter Twenty-Nine

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Chapter Twenty-NineWatters remembered the cheerful maid at Broughton House, and Mrs Dewar's words that she would do anything rather than have her daughter become a prostitute. He took a deep breath. Rosemary was Mrs Dewar's daughter, the ultimate tool to persuade her to sell her house. “Scuddamore,” Watters said quietly, “take Mr Sturrock to the police office and tell Mr Mackay what is happening here.” Watters was surprised how calm he felt. “Inform Mr Mackay that the Jordans and Mrs Grey are involved in the murders and come back with as many officers as you can.” “Yes, Sergeant,” Scuddamore said. “Duff, you and I have a young girl to save.” “That's my girl,” Duff said. “I know,” Watters said. “We'll get her out of there. Move, Scuddamore.” The path was quiet again, with the moon now

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