The Millpond

The Old Mill

Ducks on the pond, cake on the table and a quarrel over the deeds. By teatime the heir's agent was found dead.

New clue: Bare floor. Standing on a square with nothing drawn on it: no rug, no chair, nothing at all.

• UUlric Hartthe millerUlric was next to a tree.
• EEzra Mouldthe clockmakerEzra was next to a bookcase.
• IIvy Pennockthe bakerIvy was standing on bare floor.
• RRufus Gatleythe head gardenerRufus was sitting on a stool.
• MMabel Tucka farmerMabel was next to a chair.
• AAgnes Pollardthe postmistressAgnes was next to a rug.
• NNigel Thornea solicitorNigel was somewhere to the right of Rufus.