is ready to deliver both the weapon and the murderer and has Cramer bring everyone to his office. The group is joined by Cramer, Sergeant Purley Stebbins, and all five free-lance detectives. Dol hands over the missing gun, which she found in a locker at a women's health spa and test-fired in order to obtain the bullet that was delivered to Wolfe. The locker belongs to Susan, who tries unsuccessfully to get Wyman to back her claim of being with him at the time the gun was stolen. Based on Jarrell's testimony at her trial, the prosecution theorizes that she had persuaded Eber to steal information which she then passed on to Brigham. After Eber was fired, he learned of Brigham's profit on the deal and realized what Susan had done; she killed him to keep him quiet, then did the same to Brigham. She is convicted, but Archie expresses doubts as to whether she will receive the death penalty. As he pays Wolfe's fee, Jarrell reiterates his belief that Susan is a "snake," but Wolfe does not share it. Cast of characters Nero Wolfe — Private investigator Archie Goodwin — Wolfe's assistant (and narrator of all Wolfe stories) Otis Jarrell — Millionaire Trella Jarrell — Jarrell's second wife Lois Jarrell — Jarrell's daughter by his first wife, and a good dancer Wyman Jarrell — Jarrell's son by his first wife Susan Jarrell — Wynan's wife; Jarrell's daughter in law Roger Foote — Trella's brother Nora Kent — Stenographer James L. Eber — Ex-secretary Corey Brigham — Friend of the family; business rival of Jarrell Saul Panzer, Fred Durkin, Orrie Cather - Free-lance detectives employed by Wolfe Theodolinda "Dol" Bonner - Female private investigator Sally Colt - A member of Dol's staff Inspector Cramer, Sergeant Purley Stebbins — Manhattan Homicide investigators Reviews and commentary Jacques Barzun and Wendell Hertig Taylor, A Catalogue of Crime — Though Archie Goodwin is here in top form, not much else can be said for this dose of the mixture as before. Archie is put in as secretary to a rich operator whose business secrets are being stolen. Wolfe neither foresees nor prevents a couple of murders. His activities are limited to three lengthy interviews, at the last of which the killer is unmasked by the use of evidence supplied largely by Inspector Cramer. Adaptations Nero Wolfe (Radiotelevisione italiana S.p.A.) Circuito chiuso (1969) If Death