Monday 26 November 2012

January 18th, 1925

Headed back to New York first thing this morning. Not a dramatically productive day, but we did manage to follow up on a host of threads we discovered yesterday.

Gertrude and the solider have managed to convince the catering company seeing to Miss Carlyle’s party that they are fit as wait staff. Lord knows how they did it, but don’t ask, don’t tell, what? It isn’t until the 20th, and from the sounds of it they may be predisposed for some time over the next few days preparing. I hope that this doesn’t interfere with their meeting the following day.

Dr [Chris] and Evelyn attempted to chase down the boat in the photograph.
Samii and Chris went to the coast guard. No dice sadly; Not enough information.

The Welsh Giant and I investigated Miss Masters by speaking to one of her associates. Turns out the poor girl underwent an abortion shortly before the trip and that was why she went on the exhibition. Still ,what awaited her sounds far more ghastly if you ask me. We met up with the Cricketer and went back to that Juju shop. I saw something around his neck that looked remarkably like a key. He was reluctant to speak about it, and when pressed his crony in the corner became agitated. We decided to case the joint and spent many dull hours waiting for the shop to close. However, not long after dark, upwards of 30 (35 is my guess) mostly black men entered the premises, touting two inebriated hobos with them. There is no possible way that they could all have amassed inside the shop, so there must be a basement area, or back yard? Either way, the police were useless and it wasn’t until dawn that the progression eventually left, sans the homeless men. I’m starting to get rather worried – First thing tomorrow, I am going to acquire a handgun – This is after all the land for it – It may be wise if we speak to our police contact to see if anyone keeps an eye on the numbers of homeless around the city. Sinister things are no doubt afoot.

I have penned this before I sleep and will inform the others of what we saw as soon as I wake.

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