Whittaker passed the drinks over. "Anyway, it seems that he's got himself into a bit of bother," he continued. "A very serious bit of bother." "Bother?" repeated Kendall. Whittaker heaved a sigh. "Yes you know," he replied. "Trouble." Kendall nodded. "Oh trouble, I get you," he said. "So what sort of bother are we talking about?" Whittaker took another drink. "Well it's a case of murder I'm afraid." "Murder," repeated Mollie. Whittaker said nothing, but simply nodded agreement. Another murder, thought Kendall. Just what I need. "Just stop right there, for a moment, and re-wind will you," he said. "Then let's have it from the top, slowly."