[MaC] More searching - Nicola, Michael & Hodges

[Mel Mason]

But this was not an office for Marty's theatrical endeavours.  A glance at 
the insignias on the wall - the flash and circle made it quite clear that 
this had been - or possibly still was - used as one of the main offices of 
the British Union of Fascists.

"Uggggh," Nicola said, shuddering as her face contorted in disgust. "That 
vile, odious man. It's a shame nobody saw fit to strangle HIM in the 
darkness."  She moved forward towards one of the filing cabinets and checked 
to see if it was unlocked. This was one opportunity she was not about to let 
die.

It was unlocked - and contained within were files on various people. 
Without closer study it was impossible to say whether they were fioles on 
supporters or opponents of the BUF.

One file was particularly plump - and the name attached to it was MAUBERLEY, 
M.

(OOC - want to do more checking?)

"Miss Douglas, we have a murderer loose in the building.  Should we be 
spending time investigating Mr. Fitzroy?  He is an odious fascist ... but 
his involvement in such matters may have no relevance to Miss Diamond's 
death," Hodges felt constrained to point out.

Cyril slowly shook his head in disbelief as he looked around at the office. 
He said nothing but his expression grew cold as ice.

Michael as well scanned the room, but his eyes were looking for more 
technical equipment, including those that might be hidden. "Being a member 
of the party isn't a crime, Nicola," he explained. "And I doubt poor Nola 
was a spy of any nature, although I suppose she'd play a convincing Mata 
Hari, eh?"

It did seem to be a perfectly ordinary office, on the surface.  However, 
there was a closed cupboard to one side of the room ...

When it was opened, it was found to contain a shortwave radio - able to 
transmit as well as receive.  Whether the authorities knew of its existence 
was open to question.  Whether it was in current use - and what use it was 
put to - as also an open question.

"Perhaps we should let the others know what we've found, especially since 
his recent escape attempt," the Group Commander suggested.  "The Beamans 
flat is occupied and the pianists looked over when they investigated the 
body, and the only other is Comrade Fitzroy's; Where if the murderer is 
waiting, it's not in hiding as we were detailed to discover."

"Of course, if it wasn't an unknown assailant, it was a known one," Michael 
commented. "And that'll lead to an entirely different search of the 
apartments, I fear."

When they emerged from the flat, the sound of voices made it clear that 
people had now gathered in the Beamans' ... so they adjourned there.