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OOC,Library Use (55% skill) to find potential enemies: [dice]0[/dice]

Library use 60,[dice]0[/dice]

Alex,[color=#0080FF]“Well, we don’t exactly have a library of handwriting styles,”[/color] replied [b]Harden[/b]. [color=#0080ff]”And correspondence is normally filed by case, so the only way to be sure is to check all the files.”[/color] He paused and thought for a bit, then pulled open a desk drawer and fetched out a magnifying glass. He angled his desk light to better illuminate the envelope and peered closely through the glass. He studied it for around a minute, by which time [b]Alex[/b] was starting to wonder if he was going to be able to help, and then [b]Harden[/b] said, [color=#0080ff]”I reckon that’s a child’s hand - possibly female, not especially well-educated because her penmanship isn’t much to write home about.” [/color]

Ivy,There was a [i]‘shush’[/i] and a glare from the older librarian, sat behind a desk near the entrance. When she looked his way, he frowned and held a finger to his lips. [i]OOC: Any other ideas?[/i]

Lawrence,The woman looked at the cloth somewhat warily, and [b]Lawrence[/b] couldn’t exactly blame her. The cloth was stained with flecks of blood along one edge. She reached out and took it gingerly in gloved hands and held it in the light to see it better. Pulling a face, she removed one glove so she could rub the cloth between two fingers. She returned the cloth and said, [color=#FF00FF]“That isn’t an especially refined cloth. Industrial grade,”[/color] she said. [color=#FF00ff]”My best guess would be that it is material made for the labouring classes. An apron for scullery maid, a nurse or a servant perhaps,”[/color] she said, somewhat superciliously.

William,The [b]Fraser[/b] files were extensive, but most referred to business deals and had no indication of any ill-feeling or dispute. After an hour’s reading, [b]William[/b] had nothing to suggest that recent events had anything to do with [b]Fraser’s[/b] business dealings.

Ivy,[color=#800040]”That attitude will get you nowhere!”[/color] hissed the librarian, identified as [b]Mr. H. Chapman[/b] by the nameplate on his desk. [color=#800040]”I suggest you moderate your tone if you expect any assistance!”[/color]

Everyone else,[b]William[/b] was still sat at his desk when the there was a knock at the door and one of the secretaries showed in [b]Alex[/b] and [b]Lawrence[/b], who had returned from their respective fact-finding missions. [i]OOC: I’ve assumed you’re meeting at William’s place of work as he has an office where you can meet.[/i]

Ivy,Pulling on the tails to straighten his waistcoat, [b]Chapman[/b] said, [color=#800040]”That’s better. Now, as far as I am aware, no house number in Arkham exceeds 752 so it cannot be an address here. You said it might a telephone number, have you tried asking the operator to put you through?”[/color]

Ivy,[color=#FF8000]”I have three names for you,ma’am,”[/color] replied the operator, once [b]Ivy[/b] had explained what she wanted. [color=#FF8000]“A [b]Mrs Galvin[/b], a [b]Mr Kirwan[/b] and a [b]Mr Noroian[/b]. Oh wait, [b]Mrs Galvin[/b] passed three years ago.“[/color] There was a pause and the scratching sound of a note being made. [color=#FF8000]“Can I put you through to [b]Mr Kirwan[/b] or [b]Mr Noroian[/b]?”[/color] the operator asked.

Ivy,[color=#400080]”Kirwan!”[/color] was the brisk reply when the telephone was picked up. [color=#400080]“[b]Gerald Fraser[/b]? Yes, I met him once or twice over the years. Police fundraisers and the like. I was a policeman - retired now. He always seemed a reasonable enough fellow - a bit full of himself, but generous enough.” [/color]

Ivy,The call was picked up and [b]Ivy[/b] heard voices in the background. It sounded like two people arguing about who should answer the phone. After a few moments a woman spoke, confirming the number and asked how she could help. When asked about [b]Gerald Fraser[/b], she said, [color=#FF40FF]”I don’t know anyone by that name. A banker, you say? Let me just ask my husband...”[/color] There was more muffled speech, then she said, [color=#FF40FF]“I’ve asked him but he doesn’t know any [b]Gerald Fraser[/b]. Sorry we can’t help you further.”[/color]