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My Aunt. Chapter 18
Date: 10/16/2014, Categories: First Time, Author: Annamagique, Rating: 7, Source: LushStories
don't know about nothin' else." "Do you want to hang for murder?" the doctor asked. "I din't do it, I told yer!" Manston wailed. "Then I suggest you co-operate with us. We are going to the East Wing. If you so much as even think about running, you will be alone. There will be no second chance. Do I make myself clear?" Manston nodded eagerly. "Yes, Sir. Thank you, Sir." He turned to me. "And thank you too, Miss 'arcourt. Maggie said you was all right." I smiled at him. I was certain, now, that he was not a murderer. How we would find out who did kill Maggie was beyond me. I hoped that Sergeant Morgan would have a clue. We walked quickly along the hall back to the main entrance. Thankfully, Captain Philpott was nowhere to be seen. The guard watched us as we passed but had the sense to say nothing. "Doctor Harris," I said, as we passed through the doorway. "Do you mind if I go to see Thomas for a moment?" "Of course, Victoria. Philomena will be there. Please take her direction. It is important that Thomas is disturbed as little as possible." "I am sorry about 'urting 'im, Miss 'arcourt, 'onest I am. I really din't mean to," Charlie Manston suddenly spoke up. "I was scared, Miss." "All right, Charlie," I said, believing him to be sincere. "I am sure you did not. Now you must prove yourself by helping us to find Maggie's killer." "Yes, Miss," he replied. "I will." I smiled and turned away and ran up the grand staircase to find Thomas' room. The door was sightly ajar when I arrived ...