CHAPTER 23 A LEGACY

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CHAPTER 23 A LEGACY Marcus was still in the hall when Inspector Oates’s red two-seater, followed by the official police car, drew up outside the front door, and Campion, backed by Oates, Inspector Redgrave and the police doctor, came hurrying in. In spite of his apprehension and the cold feeling of doom which had taken possession of him, Marcus was a little shocked by Mr Campion’s appearance. He wore a raincoat much too large for him, smacking strongly of the police, which was buttoned up to his throat, and he was the possessor also of a remarkably fine black eye. For the rest, he was hatless and his fair hair was dishevelled. There was something in his manner, however, which suggested triumph rather than despair. He took Marcus’s arm. ‘Who knows yet?’ he said. ‘No one except Alice an

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