Or Lieutenant Anstruther was ensuring I was out of the way before he began work again. The tall, one-eyed man.“Scuddamore,” Watters said. “Find out all you can about a fellow called Gow. He was the managing owner of the Charming Amelia Whale Fishing Company and committed suicide.”
“I remember the name,” Scuddamore said. “I can’t remember him topping himself, though.”
“Find out all you can.”
“Yes, Sergeant.” Scuddamore caught up with Duff as they left on their respective duties.
* * *
“Ah, Watters,” Lieutenant Anstruther looked forlorn as he stood four feet from Watters. “I’m glad you’re back.”
“I heard that Abernethy’s thieving again, sir,” Watters thought that Anstruther looked every inch the tall, one-eyed man.
“Yes, I want you to look into a robbery at O’Toole’s jewellery shop,”
