Chapter 29The inquest was to be next day. It was understood that the police would offer merely formal evidence and ask for an adjournment. Inspector Crisp reported to his Chief Constable that he thought a good enough case could be made out against Florence Duke. On the face of it, Randal March was inclined to agree, but recommended caution and some further enquiries.
‘Abbott now,’ said Inspector Crisp—‘he’s come down to work up a case against Castell. I’m not saying anything behind his back that I haven’t said to his face, and that’s about the size of it.’
March said with a kind of pleasant firmness, ‘I know Abbott rather well. He wouldn’t pull a case.’
Crisp looked injured.
‘I’m not saying he would. He’s down here on this dope-smuggling business, and it’s likely enough Castell’s up to
