"We've learnt such a lot that it's going to be difficult to sort it all out!" said Pip. "It seehis as if at least three people might have done the crime - and really, if that's the kind of way that Mr. Hick usually behaves I can't help feeling there must be about twenty people who would only be too glad to pay him back for something!"
The Tramp -- Clear-Orf -- and Fatty.
The four children met in the old summer-house of excitement. Bets and Buster were not yet back, but they couldn't wait for them to come. They had to tell their news.
"We saw the chauffeur! He's called Thomas," said Larry. "He told us all about the valet called Peeks. He was chucked out on the day of the fire, for wearing his master's clothes!"
"I'm sure he did the crime," said Fatty eagerly. "We must find out more about him. He lives in the next village."
"Yes, but listen!" said Daisy. "It might be old Mr Smellie!"
"Who?" said Larry and Fatty, in astonishment. "Mr Smelliel"
"Yes," said Daisy, with a giggle. "We thought it couldn't be a real name, too, when we heard it, but it is."
"Mr. Hiccup and Mr. Smellie," said Fatty unexpectedly. "What a lovely pair!"
Larry chuckled. "Daisy and Pip don't know about Mr. Hick and cup," he said. He told them. They laughed.