Chapter 7a: The Colonel and the Mummy (Harry, Reg & Helena)
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"I shall take your word for it, sir," says Reg, having seen their reactions. "The sooner the mummy is properly disposed of, the better."
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Re: Chapter 7a: The Colonel and the Mummy (Harry, Reg & Hele
“There is one more point to make” says Craddock shakily. “Disposing of the mummy might mean that it is harder to bring these killers to justice. I am assuming they will want to leave the country, but it will be impossible to cover all the ports. We could use the mummy to draw them out and capture them.”
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"Inspector, I should feel far more comfortable remaining here tonight and able to assist should these men see fit to attack. My needs are simple, if I can find a chair somewhere to sleep in, I'm happy. I shall not get in your way, but will be there just in case."
"You may not think I can help much but I'll wager 20 guineas I'm the best pistol shot in this room."
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There is a loud contemptuous snort from the Colonel at this last statement. “Are you sure you know which pistol to aim, Captain?”
However, he spreads his hands in a magnanimous gesture. “But you’re all welcome to stay. I’ll have the servants see to some food and quarters.”
He rises and heads for the door, tipping Harry a provocative wink as he goes.
However, he spreads his hands in a magnanimous gesture. “But you’re all welcome to stay. I’ll have the servants see to some food and quarters.”
He rises and heads for the door, tipping Harry a provocative wink as he goes.
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"Thank you, Colonel," says Reg. "I too shall stay the night. Inspector, we should send a telegram to our colleagues so that they know what has transpired. A good idea, using the mummy as bait to draw out the killers. I wouldn't want to put the Colonel's family in danger, but if you were to take the mummy into evidence and put the word out in the newspapers that you had done so, that could work. This is a brazen lot we're dealing with, and I think they wouldn't be afraid to break into Scotland Yard itself to get it. However, we'll know that they're coming, and we can set a trap for them."
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Halfway out the door, the Colonel returns on hearing Reg’s idea.
“Absolutely not” he thunders. “The mummy stays here. If those blighters want it, they have to come through me to get it. I want to see their faces before I kill them. I owe at least that much to my men.”
“Absolutely not” he thunders. “The mummy stays here. If those blighters want it, they have to come through me to get it. I want to see their faces before I kill them. I owe at least that much to my men.”
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Harry holds up a placating hand. "As you wish, colonel. I'm sure Reg was just suggesting ideas to make your household safer. We are quite content to stay here as planned and guard the premises."
Harry gives Reg And the inspector a pleading look.
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The Inspector is glad to have the companion’s help, and Hollingsworth provides Reg with a shotgun and some shells. Some food is provided and beds made up in the spare rooms for the surprise guests. The constables patrol the entrance hall and the rear dining room, which provides a good view of the back of the house. Shifts are agreed upon. In the meantime, it is decided that Harry and especially Reg should get some rest. A carriage is summoned for Helena and she returns to her home.
The Colonel remains in his study, smoking. A loaded shotgun lays across his knees. The house gradually settles down for a long night of tense watchfulness.
The Colonel remains in his study, smoking. A loaded shotgun lays across his knees. The house gradually settles down for a long night of tense watchfulness.
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Harry's hope is to lay his hands on a deck of cards, a glass of port and a cigar. He will then contentedly while away a few hours at cards with Reg, and anyone else who cares to join, much as they did many a night on campaign.
Eventually, he may be left to play Patience by himself for a while until finally exhaustion strikes and he has to turn in.
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Reg is glad to play cards with Harry, though he turns in at a halfway decent hour. He feels better having the shotgun, though he would have preferred a rifle.
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It is around midnight when a knock at the door of their guest room shakes Harry and Reg from their slumbers. Instinctively reaching for their weapons, they can be relieved to see that it is in fact the now familiar figure of Inspector Craddock standing in the doorway. In the light of the lantern he carries, they can see that his face is stern.
“Gentlemen” he announces, “I’m sorry to wake you, but I want you to accompany me to the Army and Navy Club. There has been another murder. Toby Norton is dead.”
“Gentlemen” he announces, “I’m sorry to wake you, but I want you to accompany me to the Army and Navy Club. There has been another murder. Toby Norton is dead.”
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"Good heavens!" exclaims Reg. He springs to his feet, dresses quickly, and gathers his things to go with Inspector Craddock.
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Harry had only taken his jacket off and undone his bow tie. Hastily he throws on his jacket, coat and scarf. (In extremis, the bow tie can be left loose around one's collar, what.)
"Poor old Norton, a shame to die afraid and in hiding. Will you leave a guard here with the colonel, inspector?"
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“The constables will stay. Come, the carriage awaits.” The Inspector leads the way.
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