The Interrogation of Humphrey Burlington

[Nevermore]

Vimes and McNab returned with Cooper to the backroom. The confusion on their faces were apparent.

"You're alright, Josh?" asked Vimes his friend.
"Yeah.. I'm alright. But what is happening? What's all this noise?"
"No idea... Hope we'll find it out soon."

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But the Raven, sitting lonely on that placid bust, spoke only
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
Nothing further then he uttered; not a feather then he fluttered--
Till I scarcely more than muttered, "Other friends have flown before--
On the morrow he will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before."
<blockquote>Then the bird said, &quot;Nevermore.&quot;</blockquote>
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