Miss Climpson reports that Mary Whittaker "is not of the marrying sort". Whittaker disappears along with her besotted young female admirer, Vera Findlater. Several days later, Miss Findlater's body is found on the downs, brutally disfigured by a blow to the head. There is no sign of Mary Whittaker. A distinctive cap and male footprints nearby suggest a link with Hallelujah Dawson. However, the post mortem finds that Vera Findlater was already dead when she was struck. Close inspection reveals that the footprints have been faked, and that the scene has been set up in order to frame the innocent clergyman. Tyre tracks from Mrs Forrest's car cause Wimsey to suspect her and Mary Whittaker of acting in collusion.
Miss Climpson reports that Mary Whittaker "is not of the marrying sort" Whittaker disappears along with her besotted young female admirer Vera Findlater Several days later Miss Findlater's body is found on the downs brutally disfigured by a blow to the head There is no sign of Mary Whittaker A distinctive cap and male footprints nearby suggest a link with Hallelujah Dawson However the post mortem finds that Vera Findlater was already dead when she was struck Close inspection reveals that the footprints have been faked and that the scene has been set up in order to frame the innocent clergyman Tyre tracks from Mrs Forrest's car cause Wimsey to suspect her and Mary Whittaker of acting in collusion