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Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:38 am
by HoneyDog
Reg goes back to Charing Cross Road to visit Paice’s bookshop. He finds the former officer behind his desk, at work on his accounts.
“Hello Sergeant-Major” he says cheerily. “Come to make a purchase, eh? Need a recommendation?” He waves his hand at the bookshelves.
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:13 am
by Mr. Handy
"Good morning," says
Reg.
"I'm afraid I come bearing bad news. From your expression I take it you haven't yet read the newspaper. You might wish to sit down first."
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:27 am
by HoneyDog
“Why?” asks Paice anxiously. “Whatever is the matter?”
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 4:10 am
by Mr. Handy
"We met Major Gower at the Army and Navy Club yesterday evening," says
Reg.
"Within minutes of his departure, he was most cruelly murdered...most likely by the same blighter that murdered Crouch."
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:02 pm
by HoneyDog
Paice recoils in horror. “What? Murdered? This is unbelievable!” He sits down heavily, looking dazed.
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 5:49 am
by Mr. Handy
"Quite," says
Reg, lowering his head.
"He was found impaled on a high fence. Whoever killed him had to be very tall and strong, just like Crouch's killer, just to have been able to place him there. The Major's last word was 'Abadan.' Do you have any idea what it means?"
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 6:07 am
by HoneyDog
Looking dazed, Paice shakes his head. He seems lost for words.
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:17 am
by Mr. Handy
"I wanted first of all to warn you of the danger you may be in," says
Reg.
"That's three members of the Buffs gone in a week, and it cannot be a coincidence. Do you have any idea of anyone who may bear a grudge against the Buffs?"
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:01 am
by HoneyDog
“Perhaps you’re right” replies Paice, with a far-off look in his eyes. “But I honestly don’t know who or what would be targeting us. I mean, we were just ordinary soldiers, doing our duty. I don’t know what could have brought this on”. He seems genuinely mystified.
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:11 pm
by Mr. Handy
"My friends and I tried to call on Colonel Hollingsworth yesterday," says
Reg,
"but he wasn't receiving visitors. My former captain is going to try to meet with him again this afternoon at three to warn him and see if he may have any ideas. Perhaps it would help if you could put in a word with the Colonel."
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:42 pm
by HoneyDog
Paice nods. ”I’ll try Sergeant-Major, but he can be a stubborn one. I’ll get a message to him later today. Meanwhile, I’ll be on my guard.”
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:36 am
by Mr. Handy
"Thank you, sir," says
Reg, shaking his hand firmly.
"Good day, and take care."
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:44 am
by HoneyDog
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 5:45 am
by Mr. Handy
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:04 am
by HoneyDog
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:19 am
by Mr. Handy
Reg goes to Scotland Yard to see if
Inspector Craddock is available and find out if there any new developments in the investigation.
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:43 am
by HoneyDog
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:03 am
by Mr. Handy
Re: Chapter 5b: Paice (Reg)
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:06 am
by HoneyDog
Unfortunately, Craddock is out, and it is not known when he will be back.