Philip Whitmore

Philip Whitmore is a solicitor, of Drummond and Hale on the High Street. He is precise and careful.

The firm does wills, probate, conveyancing and leases. Mrs Enid Barlow has run its reception for twenty-seven years, and appointments are made through her.

Confidentiality is close to a religion with him. What is on the record he will confirm. What he has not seen he will say he has not seen. In Seabrook, where news arrives before you do, this makes him unusual. He also drinks black coffee and not tea, which makes him more so.

Mr Whitmore acted in the estate of the late Mr Edward Calder of the Mariner’s Rest. He sent the particulars to Mr Calder’s sister by post and gave her the keys.

Where you will find him

At Drummond and Hale on the High Street, between the estate agent and the accountant. The brass plate by the door has not been changed since the firm was founded.