“Another point. How did his lordship get on with his servants?”
“Good enough,” said Giggle cautiously.
“Really?”
“I’m not going to get myself trapped—”
“Don’t talk silly,” said Inspector Fox austerely. “What’s the matter with you? The Chief Inspector asked you a plain question. Why can’t you answer it? You’re making yourself look awkward, that’s what you’re doing.”
“Come along, now, Giggle,” said Alleyn. “Pipe up, there’s a good fellow.”
“Well, sir, I’m sorry, but I’m all anyhow. His lordship got on good enough with his staff in a manner of speaking. There was some thought he was a bit on the near side and there was some didn’t like his sarcastic ways but I never minded. He treated me fair.”
“Did some of the staff prefer her ladyship to his lordship?”
“They might of.”
“The maid for instance?”