1. My Aunt. Chapter 18


    Date: 10/16/2014, Categories: First Time, Author: Annamagique, Rating: 7, Source: LushStories

    then who earth did?" she seemed to be asking herself. "I will telephone Sergeant Morgan immediately," she then said, somewhat louder. "Yes, Helen, a good idea. Now then, Victoria." Doctor Harris turned to face me. "Would you come with me and we will see what we can find out from Manston. He seems to trust you." "What about Thomas, Doctor Harris?" I was worried to say the least. "Should not you be taking care of him?" William Harris smiled gently. "There is nothing I can do for him, Victoria. He has not injured his head, physically. It was the shock that triggered the fit. Philomena will be with him and she will watch him but all she can do is make him comfortable. You know, Victoria, she is a very capable nurse, Thomas could not be in better care." I sighed. "Hmm, yes, I know" I replied and followed my aunt and the doctor back towards the house. Aunt Helen walked quickly back to the East Wing as the doctor and I headed for the main entrance and, as we passed inside I saw Captain Philpott leading Charlie Manston away. Manston was handcuffed and, as he saw us he looked directly at me, his eyes pleading. "Simon," Doctor Harris called out. "Where are you taking him?" "This is an army matter, Doctor Harris," the Captain replied. "He will be dealt with by the Military Police." Doctor Harris narrowed his eyes. "Murder is a civil matter, Simon. The Police have been informed and will be here to interview him later." Simon Philpott seemed uncertain and nervous but decided not to ...
    argue. He released his grip on his prisoner. "Fine," he said. "You take the responsibility for him," and stormed away towards his own office. "Captain Philpott!" Doctor Harris shouted after him. The officer stopped dead in his tracks and turned slowly back. His face was purple with anger. "The keys?" He stomped back and unlocked the steel cuffs then turned on his heel and marched angrily away without another word word passing his pursed lips. Back in the doctor's office, we all three sat down. Manston sat quietly, head bowed. I looked first at him, then at the doctor. Eventually I broke the silence. "What is going on, Charlie. Why was Captain Philpott so keen to take you?" "I don't know Miss, except that 'e is keen on doing things by the book. 'e don't like civilians getting involved with army matters." At that moment, the telephone on the desk rang. Doctor Harris picked up the handset and listened for a moment. Eventually he spoke. "Ah good. I would like to bring him to you if you don't mind, Helen. Keep him away from the army until Sergeant Morgan gets here at least." He waited again, then, "Yes, good, thank you. We will bring him straight there." He carefully replaced the receiver. "You aunt has spoken to Sergeant Morgan. He is coming straight back." He looked at Charlie Manston. "Something is not right here, something I want to get to the bottom of." "I don't know what you mean, Sir. I don't know anything," Manston replied, fearfully. "I told, Miss 'arcourt what I 'ad done. I ...
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