Sykes and I had written one each the previous evening. Mine read: APPROXIMATE TIMINGS Ethan last seen alive: 1.10pm Saturday by Josiah Turnbull, quarry foreman 5.15pm – Ethan’s body found by Harriet 5.50pm – Arthur from farm: no sign of Ethan – sundial intact 6.30pm – MJ to quarry – sundial smashed 7.30pm – search of quarry by Sergeant Sharp, Josiah & Raymond Turnbull and two other quarrymen QUERIES What is going on between Col. Ledger and Mary Jane? Significance of the “well provided woman” advertisement? Mary Jane – opportunity to ‘visit’ Ethan at work during afternoon when children shopping. Claims not to have done so. Miss Trimble reported seeing person (Mary Jane?) in plaid cape at 4 pm. Who broke the sundial – is this a diversion? Ethan A. – associates and friends? Enemies? Coincidence of shepherd’s death in quarry last year? Link between Ethan’s death and Miss Trimble’s death? POSSIBILITIES Foul play – Ethan attacked; assailant hid when children approached; assailant hid body when children gone.
