METROPOLITAN POLICE — STATEMENT OF WITNESS

The candle on the sill had not been lit. I observed this and made note.

He arrived at the house shortly after eleven, by his own admission, though the porter's record disputes

There are gaps in his account. Whether by intent or by the unreliability of the night I cannot say.

POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS

RECEIVED INSTRUCTION STOP DEPART MORNING TRAIN STOP MATTER URGENT STOP REPLY NOT REQUIRED

Two letters were missing from the writing desk. The third had been read recently — the seal was disturbed.

She would not speak to me at first. When she did speak, it was in a voice I have heard only once before.

— ever your A.

Mysterious Affair in St Albans

Police Confess Themselves Without Lead

From our correspondent. The doctor was sent for at once. The doctor did not come.

The lamp in the hall had been turned out. This is not the habit of the household.

POLICE — IDENTIFICATION BUREAU

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smudge — see attached note

The dossier changes every night. The killer is always at the table.

Procedural murder for 4 to 8 players. One evening to accuse.

Every game, a new body.