Bundle reluctantly shook her head.

“In a book it would be perfect,” she agreed. “But knowing Codders⁠—” And she gave herself up to sudden uncontrollable mirth.

“Codders, the great criminal organiser,” she gasped. “Wouldn’t it be marvellous?”

Jimmy agreed that it would. Their discussion had taken some time and his driving had slowed down involuntarily once or twice. They arrived at Chimneys, to find Colonel Melrose already there waiting.

Jimmy was introduced to him and they all three proceeded to the inquest together.

As Colonel Melrose had predicted, the whole affair was very simple. Bundle gave her evidence. The doctor gave his. Evidence was given of rifle practice in the neighbourhood. A verdict of death by misadventure was brought in.