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  1. Chapter 1

    Book I: Miss Butterworth’s Window

    Amelia Butterworth, a wealthy spinster, observes the Van Burnam house from her window and becomes entangled in the investigation of a mysterious death.

  2. Chapter 2

    A Discovery

    Amelia Butterworth, a keen observer, discovers a dead woman in the Van Burnam mansion after a midnight disturbance. She interacts with a scrub-woman and a policeman, noting the woman's suspicious behavior and the orderly yet mysterious scene. The chapter ends with the scrub-woman crying 'Murder!' as the body is confirmed.

  3. Chapter 3

    Questions

    Amelia Butterworth recounts her observations from the previous night to Detective Gryce, describing a man and woman arriving at the Van Burnam house. The scrub-woman's peculiar behavior raises Amelia's suspicions, though Gryce seems to overlook it. Amelia asserts her social standing and independence while engaging in the investigation.

  4. Chapter 4

    III: Amelia Discovers Herself

    Amelia Butterworth asserts herself as a key witness in the murder investigation, demonstrating her keen observational skills by identifying the victim's hat and gloves and deducing details about the crime. She challenges Howard Van Burnam's dismissive attitude and earns the coroner's respect, solidifying her role in the case.

  5. Chapter 5

    IV: Silas van Burnam

    Amelia Butterworth remains at the Van Burnam house after the discovery of the body, despite being urged to leave. Silas Van Burnam arrives from the steamer, agitated by the crowd and rumors. Franklin Van Burnam tries to manage his father's temper and prevent him from revealing too much. Silas, after seeing the body, is subdued and insists that Howard not be allowed near until they are certain of something. Amelia offers to host Isabella and Caroline Van Burnam for the night, an offer accepted by Silas. As she leaves, the scrub-woman whispers to her, questioning her story about the young man and woman entering the house at night, and expresses a knowing admiration.

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  1. Chapter 6V: “This Is No One I Know.”
  2. Chapter 7New Facts
  3. Chapter 8VII: Mr. Gryce Discovers Miss Amelia
  4. Chapter 9VIII: The Misses van Burnam
  5. Chapter 10IX: Developments
  6. Chapter 11X: Important Evidence
  7. Chapter 12The Order Clerk
  8. Chapter 13XII: The Keys
  9. Chapter 14XIII: Howard van Burnam
  10. Chapter 15A Serious Admission
  11. Chapter 16XV: A Reluctant Witness
  12. Chapter 17Book II: The Windings of a Labyrinth
  13. Chapter 18XVI: Cogitations
  14. Chapter 19Butterworth Versus Gryce
  15. Chapter 20The Little Pincushion
  16. Chapter 21A Decided Step Forward
  17. Chapter 22Miss Butterworth’s Theory
  18. Chapter 23A Shrewd Conjecture
  19. Chapter 24XXII: A Blank Card
  20. Chapter 25XXIII: Ruth Oliver
  21. Chapter 26A House of Cards
  22. Chapter 27XXV: “The Rings! Where Are the Rings?”
  23. Chapter 28A Tilt with Mr. Gryce
  24. Chapter 29Found
  25. Chapter 30XXVIII: Taken Aback
  26. Chapter 31Book III: The Girl in Gray
  27. Chapter 32XXIX: Amelia Becomes Peremptory
  28. Chapter 33The Matter as Stated by Mr. Gryce
  29. Chapter 34Some Fine Work
  30. Chapter 35XXXII: Iconoclasm
  31. Chapter 36Known, Known, All Known.
  32. Chapter 37Exactly Half-Past Three
  33. Chapter 38A Ruse
  34. Chapter 39Book IV: The End of a Great Mystery
  35. Chapter 40The Result
  36. Chapter 41Two Weeks!
  37. Chapter 42A White Satin Gown
  38. Chapter 43XXXIX: The Watchful Eye
  39. Chapter 44As the Clock Struck
  40. Chapter 45XLI: Secret History
  41. Chapter 46With Miss Butterworth's Compliments
  42. Chapter 47Endnotes