“I want to be completely clear on this, Mr Gregory. You waited in your taxi outside this lady’s house for how long?” Detective Inspector Shaw knew his case against Conley was crumbling as he spoke.
“As I said, officer, no more than ten minutes.”
“That’s how long it took him to collect his belongings and to have a little chat with me, Inspector,” Mrs Lucas interrupted and added, “Such a charming man!”
Kate Mack smiled at the policeman. “In the light of this evidence, Detective Inspector, I’m formally requesting the immediate release of my client.”
Shaw had to admit defeat and tried not to betray his conflicting thoughts. Conley, he considered, had not pushed WPC Reardon but sure as hell had murdered his fiancée. All he said was, “The charge of attempted murder and actual bodily harm is
