Part 7 (2/2)

He went out in the eveningto meet his young lady.

No one else?

Not that we know of.

And yesterday?

He was gone from here at ten o'clock on his bike.

Say where 'e was going?

No. 'E never mentioned anything like that. He did not like it if we asked him too many questions about his movements. That was his way.

I see. When did you see him again?

Well, I've told you all that. Do you want me to go over it again in front of mother?

Sergeant Beef turned back several pages of his notebook. No. I don't think that's necessary. I see I've got your information about his return. It was about eight o'clock, you said?

Somewhere about then.

What time do you shut the shop?

Between six and half-past.

Same yesterday?

Yes.

And you stayed in after that?

Oh no. I always have my walk after I've shut up. I go up as far as the Memorial every night.

I see. What time do you get back, then?

It depends. Soon after seven, usually.

Had your nephew got a key?

Yes.

So that it would have been possible for 'im to've come in and gone out again while you was 'aving your walk?

I suppose it would. I never thought of that.

When 'e come in at eight o'clock, was 'e on 'is motor-bike?

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