Mr. Pulteney

Miles Bredon

Miles Bredon and Mr. Pulteney have a professional relationship, possibly as investigator and suspect or colleague.

Angela Bredon

Angela Bredon interacts with Mr. Pulteney in a professional or investigative setting, likely as part of the case.

Mr. Brinkman

Mr. Brinkman and Mr. Pulteney share a professional relationship, possibly as colleagues or in a business network.

Angela Bredon

Angela Bredon interacts with Mr. Pulteney in a professional or investigative setting, likely as part of the case.

Miles Bredon

Miles Bredon and Mr. Pulteney have a professional relationship, possibly as investigator and suspect or colleague.

Miles Bredon

Miles Bredon and Mr. Pulteney have a professional relationship, possibly as investigator and suspect or colleague.

Mr. Brinkman

Mr. Brinkman and Mr. Pulteney share a professional relationship, possibly as colleagues or in a business network.

Angela Bredon

Angela Bredon interacts with Mr. Pulteney in a professional or investigative setting, likely as part of the case.

Mr. Brinkman

Mr. Brinkman and Mr. Pulteney share a professional relationship, possibly as colleagues or in a business network.

III: At the Load of Mischief

The old gentleman fishing by the river; he directs the Bredons to the inn, mentions Mottram's death, the police presence, and the other guest, Mr. Brinkman. He is described as a great one for fishing and taking people up short.

VI: An Ear at the Keyhole

Found filling crossword in coffee room; Angela's favorite; suspected of listening at keyhole.

VII: From Leyland’s Notebook

Exonerated by Leyland as a complete stranger to Mottram; his accurate observation about the east wind is cited.

XI: The Generalship of Angela

Another target; his cigarette case is found empty during the investigation, and he later fills a briar pipe.

XIII: A Morning with the Haberdasher

Engages in banter at breakfast about the Bredons' departure and Brinkman.

XIV: Bredon Is Taken for a Walk

Mentioned as not fishing the Long Pool that day, allowing Brinkman and Bredon to visit the gorge without interruption.

XVI: A Visitor from Pullford

Attends the funeral, makes darkly humorous remarks about death and village life.

XVII: Mysterious Behaviour of the Old Gentleman

Suspected of eavesdropping; skipped funeral on false fishing pretext; later brings evidence against Brinkman.

XVIII: The Barmaid Is Brought to Book

Expresses delight at being mistaken for a criminal, then participates in the tense tea with Brinkman.

XIX: How Leyland Spent the Evening

Accompanies Leyland to the garage for the stakeout.

XX: How Bredon Spent the Evening

Mentioned in Bredon's card game and by Mrs. Davis as someone who takes sandwiches fishing.

XXI: How Eames Spent the Evening

Sent to alert Leyland's man at the stables.

XXII: At a Standstill

Sails into the room recounting his adventures overnight, including examining a car and being suspected of murder.

XXIV: Mottram’s Account of It All

Comments on the confusing rapid adjustment of perspective regarding Brinkman's innocence.

XXV: Bredon's Account of It All

Complains about getting nothing out of the affair; makes a dry remark about object-lessons.