2005-03-01T07:36:00.000-08:00

Rhus Radicans, P.I.
L’Enfant Plaza
Washington, D.C.

Case Number: O2BN69

Client: Classified
Subject: Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge
Type: Photographic Surveillance
Date: December 23, 2004

4:35 p.m.

I arrived at Prisspott Manor in the early afternoon of December 23. I had learned from sources that the finishing school students would be released for the holidays after Napkin Folding, (around 5 p.m.). I figured the manor grounds would be fairly vacant that evening and began my stakeout.

5:07 p.m.

There has been a steady stream sedans in the driveway and a flood of students leaving the grounds.

6:45 p.m.

I’ve had a positive I.D. of the subject. Lady Prisspott stood in the doorway of the manor and sent off what I hope is the last of the children.

8:42 p.m.

That was the last student at 6:45. I believe the servants have also left for the evening. The manor is dark except for a light in the northeast corner room of the first floor. I have my camera and will begin a closer investigation.

9:11 p.m.

The subject is in the library, resting comfortably in a wingback chair reading a book. I can’t make out the title from here.

10:23 p.m.

Not much activity. Just book, wine and string cheese. Subject began a new bottle of wine a moment ago (I count two empty wine bottles) and she’s nearly out of string cheese.

12:15 a.m.

At last movement! The subject has gotten up from the chair headed unsteadily toward the south exit from the room – I’m going to move around to the next window.

12:20 a.m.

I lost the subject when I moved to the windows of the next room. The subject did not make it to the next room. I moved around to the back. The rest of the manor is still dark. The servant’s entrance to the kitchen is unlocked. I’m going in.

12:46 a.m.

I found the subject. I lost track of her when got up to move (I assumed) to the next room. She didn’t make it to the next room. The book title is “Queen’s Portraits.” I will attempt to get a few more photos without waking her.

12:47 a.m.

12:48 a.m.

Attached is my photo for insurance purposes, you can expect a modified bill for services rendered to include the added expense of hospital and camera.

Sincerely,

R. Radicans, P.I.

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