Chapter 21 eleventh day, friday

Vansittart's phone rang exactly at three o'clock. "An interesting case, Mr. Slade, don't you think? The situation is clear, but perhaps not so airtight." "Clear enough, if Mr. Patel's testimony is anything to go by, Mr. Vansittart." "That's exactly my conclusion. Tell me, did our client explain anything about the fingerprints on the wallet, or the treatment of a broken nose three hours after the robbery?" "No. They just repeat 'don't know' and 'can't remember'. They're not that smart." "Oh, that's true. But I think we do need an explanation. I feel like our first negotiation went well. I want to see them in prison."

Slade jumped up.Things are moving too fast. "I'm afraid I'll be in court all day on Monday," he said. "Tuesday is the hearing for the continuation of remand in custody. We can meet in the interview room at Highbury Kearney Court before they are taken away." .” "Er... well. I was hoping to intervene on Tuesday. Better to know what I'm taking over before then. I don't want to sacrifice someone else's weekend, but what about tomorrow?" Slade jumped up again.intervene?He hadn't expected a formal remand renewal application from a high-flying royal counsel.They agreed that their meeting at Pentonville Jail would be at ten o'clock the next morning.Slade will make arrangements with prison authorities.