Annoying little twit. Ben tried to pull the kid aside more forcefully, but he let go when he heard Elijah's voice and he spun round.

Poor Elijah. He had meant to talk to the constable after he had heard about that disgusting article. Probably few people read that kind of trash. But many people knew Elijah.

It would have to wait for now. "I'm taking home my niece. It's about time you and yer men raid this place, Elijah."

He turned to Lory. "Lory. Come 'ere! Now!"