the police arrived very quickly. there were a lot of them. some of them with cameras went upstairs to Molly's room. two detectives talked to Dr.Pratt in the kitchen. the family waited in the sitting room. it was a hot day again and the windows were open. the dogs sat quietly at Diane's feet. nobody talked. Jackie smoked. they waited for a long time. suddenly the door opened and the two detectives came in. Good morning. I am Detective Inspector Walsh and this in Sergeant Foster. The Inspector did not smile. He was a big man in an old black suit and a black hat and coat. he wore a coat because he always felt cold. Last night someone put sleeping tablets in Mrs. Clarkson's hot milk. We are going to question everybody, and we need a room, please. Roger stood up. I'm Roger Clarkson. you can have my father's old office. come with me, it's along here. the office was not a very big room, but there was a table and three or four chairs. Roger opened the window. I would like to talk first to your uncle, Albert King, Inspector Walsh said. he took off his hat and coat and sat down behind the table.