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Chapter 1
I: The Death at Foxhills
Paul Fordingbridge and his sister Miss Fordingbridge discuss the fate of Derek Fordingbridge, who disappeared during the war. Paul wants to let Foxhills, which legally belongs to Derek, while Miss Fordingbridge insists she has seen Derek alive and disfigured at Lynden Sands, citing spiritualist séances and a personal meeting. Paul remains skeptical, dismissing her claims as delusion or trickery.
Chapter 2
II: A Bus-Driver's Holiday
Sir Clinton Driffield plays a round of golf with Stanley Fleetwood, meeting his wife Cressida and observing the enigmatic Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux. Later, Inspector Armadale arrives to request Sir Clinton's help investigating the suspicious death of the caretaker at Foxhills. Sir Clinton agrees on condition that his friend Wendover may join them, likening his holiday involvement to a bus-driver's holiday.
Chapter 3
III: The Police at the Caretaker’s
Sir Clinton Driffield, Inspector Armadale, and Mr. Wendover investigate the cottage of the murdered caretaker Peter Hay. They examine his belongings, learn about his habits from Constable Sapcote, and discover Foxhills silverware hidden in a drawer. Sir Clinton orders fingerprints, a post-mortem, and plans to visit Foxhills with permission from the hotel guests.
Chapter 4
IV: What Happened in the Night
Sir Clinton, Wendover, and Inspector Armadale discuss the circumstances of Peter Hay's death, analyzing the marks on his body, the lack of a struggle, and the presence of silver in his drawer. They debate whether the death was accidental or murder, and consider the possibility of multiple assailants. The chapter ends with the arrival of Paul Fordingbridge and his sister.
Chapter 5
V: The Diary
Sir Clinton, Wendover, and Inspector Armadale visit Foxhills with Paul and Miss Fordingbridge to investigate the theft of silver items and the disappearance of Derek Fordingbridge's diary. Miss Fordingbridge is distressed by the diary's loss, while Paul shows vexation and trepidation. The stolen silver is found in a sack in the drawing-room, but the diary remains missing.

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I: The Death at Foxhills

II: A Bus-Driver's Holiday

III: The Police at the Caretaker’s

IV: What Happened in the Night

V: The Diary