The Bedlam Detective

TWENTY-ONE

Attn: S Greenhough Smith Esq

George Newnes,

Ltd 3-13 Southampton Street

London WC2

Dear sir,

I write to you at the suggestion of my employer, Sir James Crichton-Browne, whom I serve in the capacity of Special Investigator. This concerns my son, Robert, who is eighteen years old. I will be grateful if you will consider him for a position in your archive or editorial departments, should one become available. Although his temperament is not well suited to responsibility, his grasp and retention of detail will, I believe, make him an asset to your editorial staff in matters of proofreading or record keeping.

I will welcome any opportunity to discuss the matter with you.

Sincerely

Sebastian Becker