What the Butler Saw (And Heard)“Mr. Soames,” Norris began, “I know you are a loyal and faithful employee of Mr. Bellhaven, but, as I'm sure you understand, in the case of a murder investigation, such loyalties must be relegated to a lower priority in the name of justice.”
Norris had begun as he meant to go on; giving Soames the impression he was aware that there were hidden secrets within the house, even though he had no proof of any such thing. It was a tactic he'd used often, aimed at knocking the interviewee off their guard. He hoped it would have the desired effect on the butler.
“I'm not sure what you mean, Inspector,” Soames replied, obviously not ready to be caught out by Norris's ploy; at least, not yet.
“What I mean is that, as the butler in this household, there must be very l
