I asked the young captain for the names of the people who saw the
woman. He replied, "Actually, there was only one. Mrs. Hanover,
the crazy bag lady that stands on the corner begging for popcorn cakes
and shrimp balls all day."
"That's not a very reliable source, is it captain? Now we're
back were we started, with no witnesses to the crime, and no idea who
would steal this valuable diamond, then try to cover there tracks by
slicing and dicing an innocent fish. Make sure and test all of that
blood. Perhaps the person who did this bled a little and was trying to
cover it up. It will take some time, but any clue is worth it right
now." I said, then made my way toward my home to smoke my pipe,
take a long hot bath, and think.