On the other hand, the theory of an outside murderer lends itself to a very plausible reconstruction of the crime.

Suppose, for example, the murder had been committed by one of Mr.Glenthorpe's workmen, actuated by the dual motives of revenge and robbery, or by either motive.

Apparently the whole village knew of Mr.Glenthorpe's intention to draw this money which was in his possession when he was murdered--he seems to have been a man who talked very freely of his private affairs--and the amount, L300, would be a fortune to an agricultural labourer or a fisherman.
Such a man would know all about the bedroom windows on that side of the inn opening on to the hillside, and would naturally choose that means of entry to commit the crime.

And, if he were a labourer in Mr.
Glenthorpe's employ, the thought of concealing the body by casting it into the pit would probably occur to him." "I do not think there is much in that theory," said Superintendent Galloway thoughtfully.

"Still, it is worth putting to the test.