The Reverend Harper, the Brewster sisters' neighbour, was horrified to learn of their ordeal. 'I am well acquainted with their charities and often enjoy afternoon tea with them. Their quince jam is especially good.' Local police officers Brophy and Klein spoke warmly of the sisters' contributions to the Christmas Fund and their kindness to the sick. Teddy Brewster, another nephew, also lived with the sisters until just recently. This reporter understands that it was Teddy's tendency to blow his bugle loudly late at night that had caused the policemen to call. A veil has been drawn over the current whereabouts of Teddy, but Mr Witherspoon, superintendent of the Happy Dale asylum, was seen entering the Brewster home earlier today.

One mysterious note remains. As he was leaving the Brewster sisters' home, Officer Rooney was overheard saying, 'Can you imagine what would happen if that cock-eyed story about thirteen bodies in the cellar got around?' Nobody from the Brewster household or from the Brooklyn police department was available for comment.