AGATHA's FOLLY
"....you have just become the proud owner of a country cottage, not that the
cottage is anything to shout about, as it is not exactly very big and in the
words of the estate agent was 'in need of some modernisation'. In fact the whole
place was in a bit of a state. However there was nothing that could not be put
right with some good honest sweat and the surrounding grounds more than made up
for all the time and effort you would have to spend on the actual cottage. You
were pleasantly surprised to find, that along with the cottage, you had also
acquired a small lake, a semi-derelict mill and what could only be described as
a 'folly'.
Having concluded the deal this morning, you have decided to spend the night in
the confines of your new home just to get the feel of the place. Your furniture
isn't due to arrive until tomorrow, because of a mis-understanding with the
removal company, so you have brought one or two essentials with you, including
an old camp-bed. Luckily enough you also purchased some furniture with the
cottage when it was auctioned and tonight will also give you an opportunity to
examine that in more detail.
Local gossip has it that the previous occupant just vanished without trace and
you cannot help wondering what exactly did happen to them . .... you love such
'mysteries' and with luck you might even find the time to try and unravel this
particular one."