"Better than your it seems," Tobias said. "Did you talk to the police?"

The maid returned with a tray with a plate and glass and a bottle of brandy. "Thank you, Jenny." Tobias told her. "If you could bring out some bread and cheese as well." There wasn't much food left on the table. "And once you've finished your own meal, please prepare the spare bedroom. You needn't trouble yourself with the larger items stored there. I'll move some later on."

Not that he was going to trouble himself very much.