It sounded plausible, but the words were a little too pat for Lorton's liking. The solution was so convenient - and for someone in Tolby's position so tactful too.
Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance
Tolby might suspect that Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance despite the fact that he had unwittingly provided Lorton with a partial alibi for that Sunday.
It sounded plausible, but the words were a little too pat for Lorton's liking. The solution was so convenient - and for someone in Tolby's position so tactful too.</s>Tolby might suspect that Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance despite the fact that he had unwittingly provided Lorton with a partial alibi for that Sunday.</s>Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance