New RespectNorris and Hillman, having wiled away an hour rechecking their findings, were about to leave the office and return to Madden's when they were disturbed by a knock on the door.
“Come in,” Norris called, a little irritated at having to suffer an interruption just as he felt he was about to coax Madden into allowing him to make a bold move in the case. His irritation dissipated, however, as Sergeants Merrydew and Crump entered the office, closing the door behind them.
“Sergeants,” said Norris. “I wasn't expecting you so soon. Do you have anything to report that might be of significance?”
“We do, sir,” Merrydew responded, acting as spokesman for the pair. “As you requested, I visited the home of Miss Cobbold and sadly, there is no family at her address. I spoke to a neighbour, wh
