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piece of paper. She also claims you promised to give her a second address once you had accessed a database. Is that correct?’
Louisa didn’t hear the question. She was remembering.
I snatched it from Cara Maitland during a lesson and ... then I put it in my...
‘Miss Kilroy!’ the officer asked again: ‘You gave her this address. Is that correct?’
She looked up and flinched. ‘What? No! It isn’t. She’s never asked me about the school or my job.’
‘Very well, Miss Kilroy. We will need to speak with you again. Thank you for your time.’
‘Officer, can this matter continue at Miss Kilroy’s home?’ asked Mr Forrester. ‘It will distance her and the school from further speculation.’
‘Of course. May I check your address, please?’
Louisa confirmed her address with the officers and they stood up to thank Mr Forrester. Closing the door behind them, he invited Louisa to sit down again. ‘I don’t know what is going on, Miss Kilroy, or what the police are investigating. But what I do know, is your position with the Academy is in jeopardy until you can assure me it does not involve you in any breach of confidentiality. With this in mind, I have no alternative but to ask you to take temporary leave. I’ll have your belongings brought here. I trust you will cooperate with the police concerning your sister’s accusation and they will resolve the matter by clearing your name. You might want to consider seeing a solicitor. I trust you will keep me informed?’
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