IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"Yes, a private room is a good idea," says Jones. "We will need to speak to Caroline as well when she returns, of course." He approaches the desk clerk to ask about the use of a room.
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
The clerk arranges for an empty room to be made available to Jones for interviewing. A porter leads them to the room.
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Jones thanks the porter. Once he is sure that they have privacy, he takes out his notebook and pencil, opening the book to a blank page. "All right," he says, trying to sound calm, professional, and reassuring, "let's get started. Feel free to sit down if you like, and to help yourself to something to drink. To begin with, I'd like to get both of your full names and your room number here. I presume they're going to move you to a new suite, so I'll need to know which one once you do in case we need to contact you. If you're going to swap hotels after what happened, we'll need to know where you're going. Then I'd like you to walk me through your day. If you can, I'd particularly like to know what time you left the suite this morning. Then you can tell me where you went, who was with you, when you went there, anyone you met, anything unusual you noticed. After that, I'll need to know what time you returned to the suite and what you saw."
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Barrington heads up to the room where the murder victim was found.
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The soul trembles before emptiness and desires contact at any price. Doctor Glass
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Wong.The Chinese man nods politely.Syrinx wrote: "Hmm. Names? Downing and..?"
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Johnny pours a scotch for Miss D. His puttering about gives him a chance to scan the room, before he returns passing it to her before before settling himself into the chair. My name is Johnny Wong, I work for Miss Downings family. It will probably be easier for us to go backward. We arrived about 30 minutes, no more than 45 minutes ago to find the situation upstairs. Slightly before that I received a note from one of the staff, it had been left by a tall blond haired gentleman with a wristwatch. While disturbing by itself it's contents took on a whole new light by the time we got upstairs. His speech is ordered and rhythmic; with almost no pauses for breath.
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Jones raises an eyebrow as he writes quickly in his notebook. "This note sounds like important evidence, Mr. Wong," he says, "and the identity of the man who dropped it off could be very important to know. Do you still have the note? In addition to its contents being valuable, we may be able to pull fingerprints from it. We'd have to take yours too in order to eliminate them from contention, as well as the member of the hotel staff who handed it to you and anyone else who handled it. Do you remember which member of the staff gave you the note? I'd like to talk to him or her later and get a full description of this man."
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Elizabeth seems a little overwhelmed by Jones' long string of questions and gladly accepts the drink from Johnny. She is obviously relieved that he is speaking with the Sergeant and leans back in her chair, sipping the scotch.
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
While he waits for Johnny to respond, Jones checks the clock in the room for the current time, then deducts 30 and 45 minutes from it in his head to get the range of time when Elizabeth's group returned to the hotel and writes it down.
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
We have the note. The Chinese man nods at the request for fingerprints. Miss Downing touched it too I am afraid.
I don't have her name but she was on duty this evening and I can certainly describe her. We were speaking earlier but, from his description the man could have been one Gavigan who runs the Penhew Foundation. Miss Downing encountered him recently.
I don't have her name but she was on duty this evening and I can certainly describe her. We were speaking earlier but, from his description the man could have been one Gavigan who runs the Penhew Foundation. Miss Downing encountered him recently.
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Johnny hasn't actually shown the letter to Jones yet. If he does, then here is a copy to save you having to hunt for the correct post:
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"'Could have been?'" says Jones, raising an eyebrow. "You'd better be dead certain before you accuse a man of Mr. Gavigan's stature. Neither of you saw this man yourselves, the clerk did. There are any number of tall, blond gentlemen with wristwatches in London. I will talk to her and get a description from her myself, rest assured, but I'd need more to go on. Such as fingerprints." He takes out a pair of gloves and slips them on, then holds out a hand expectantly. "May I please have the note?"
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Elizabeth nods and as Johnny hands over the note, she looks Jones in the eyes and says, "I think you will see that this is no isolated incident. I hope you are ready to be involved in all of this."
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Jones holds the note carefully to avoid smudging any prints that may already be on it and reads it, letting out a whistle under his breath. "Well, it seems that our killer doesn't mince words," he says. "If this is what he does as a 'warning,' I'd hate to see him get serious. He was prescient enough to foresee that you might show this to us, but I'm not sure how he'd know you did it...unless he has allies in the Yard. We'll have to be very discreet in our enquiries. Obviously your life is in terrible danger, Miss Downing. You'll need round the clock police protection for as long as you're in London. I'd take this threat very seriously. Have you considered leaving? Is there any reason you feel it's worth risking your lives to remain in London? Do you have any idea what 'affairs' Jackson Elias and yourself might have gotten involved in?"
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
You are quite right. It was simply speculation. I am certain you would like to interview the young lady who received the note.
Johnny leans forward. To be honest, I think Miss Downing needs to rest before making any travel plans. Obviously you need to ask your questions, but I am sure that nothing will happen to us under your protection. Once you have what you need we can rest someplace you think is secure.
There isn't any reason for you to think that you will not be able to protect her if she remains in London, is there?
Johnny leans forward. To be honest, I think Miss Downing needs to rest before making any travel plans. Obviously you need to ask your questions, but I am sure that nothing will happen to us under your protection. Once you have what you need we can rest someplace you think is secure.
There isn't any reason for you to think that you will not be able to protect her if she remains in London, is there?
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"The killer would be a fool to try anything with us watching," says Jones. "He does sound arrogant, but not foolish. Still, he may be quite mad, and there's no telling what a madman will do. He's obviously afraid of Scotland Yard's involvement, which is why he threatened you to keep you from showing me the letter. I'll accompany Miss Downing around London myself if I have to in order to protect her, but the surest way to keep her safe is to hunt this murderer down and put him away. Or muderers, there could be more than one of them. The Ritz should be safe enough at present, what with policemen scouring the place. I'll have to confer with the guv'nor to decide on a longer term plan of protection, but I see no reason why we can't ensure her safety. You did the right thing by turning in that letter. You never did answer my question. Do you have any idea what the killer is refering to about his 'affairs,' or the connection to Jackson Elias?"
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Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
Elizabeth glances at Johnny and then speaks up. "Jackson was a friend of mine, an author who was pursuing an investigation and sent me a telegram asking for help. When I went to meet him at his hotel, back in New York, I found him ... in a similar condition as the woman upstairs." She looks back at Johnny and takes a large gulp of her scotch.
Re: IC: CH2 - LONDON - Back at the Ritz
"So these Egyptian Murders aren't limited to London," says Jones, writing quickly. "Can you tell me the particulars of Jackson Elias's murder, and if you know of any other victims in New York?"
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