Into the Tunnel

The Night Mail

The lights flickered as the train entered the long tunnel. When it came out the other side, the ticket inspector lay still.

• VVictor Langthe stationmasterVictor was somewhere above Leo.
• LLeo Cardewthe hotel chefLeo was sitting on a bed.
• DDesmond Ashbyan antiques dealerDesmond was next to a trunk.
• UUna Fitchan amateur astronomerUna was next to a sun lounger.
• JJasper Quincea stage magicianJasper was in column G.
• CCyril Danbythe bank managerCyril was somewhere above Desmond.