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'On second thoughts, this Sqn Ldr Reeves sounds like a pilot, they are probably meeting at the RAF base. I don't think we're going to be able to sneak in' says Anna.

"How about we try bluffing our way in, by saying we have important information or something?" Benjamin muses.

'If anyone can get in I expect the good reverend would have the best chance' says Anna gesturing towards Archie.

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Archie gestures reluctant agreement. "Perhaps I could get onto the base but I'm no pickpocket. Even if I got close enough to the Major, I'm sure I'd get caught."

"Elizabeth, you went there before with Captain Barrow," said Brook. "You could probably get back inside again, but I don't know if you could pick pockets."

Archie Pennyfeather,[b]Archie[/b] realized that [b]Anna[/b] was probably correct. It also occurred to him that [b]Madeline[/b]'s planned meeting with her husband at Liverpool Street Station at 6:00 PM in the appointment book was most likely what she was referring to when she spoke to her mother.

Eugene Thomson,[b]Eugene[/b] realized that [b]Anna[/b] was probably correct.

"For their plan to work, they have to get the jewel, Mrs Exeter and The Home Guard sergeant or Mr Thomson here all together. It might be easier to take the jewel once Mrs Steadman has it. Oh dear." Phyllis pauses, "I spent most of yesterday following her; but I don't think she saw me except outside her neighbour's house."

“I don’t think I’d be any good at picking pockets,” says Elizabeth, thinking carefully. “But if someone wanted to come to the base with me I may be able to get them inside too. I’d certainly be willing to give it a go, though we may have more luck intercepting them elsewhere.”

Belated Idea roll for Elizabeth (stat 65%)

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'At some point Mrs Steadman will need to leave, I drove her here so I could offer to take her home and one of you could follow behind and keep an eye on her when I return.' Anna thinks for a moment, 'Others could either visit the base or wait outside and follow her husband when he leaves. They must meet eventually.'

Elizabeth Young,[b]Elizabeth[/b] realized that [b]Anna[/b] was probably correct about [b]Major Steadman[/b] meeting [b]Squadron Leader Reeves[/b] at RAF Biggin Hill, the base which she had visited.

OOC,Conceal would be the skill to use for picking someone's pocket. [b]Elizabeth[/b] has some points in it, but it would still be very risky. I don't think any of the investigators have it at a good level. The highest is [b]Eugene[/b], with 35%.

“I can be quite persuasive sometimes.” Says Phyllis, remembering her WI activities. “Although if it all went pear shaped, I wouldn’t get a second chance.”

Archie does another quick check that the gathering is not being overheard by either woman.

"I think the consensus is none of us is a pick-pocket and the risks of getting into the RAF base did not merit such an effort."

"Logic would dictate that we are left with trying when the Steadmans meet this evening. And Eugene will need to be kept somewhere well lit, along with that other chap you mentioned."

"So, two teams. One to help Eugene, the other to take on the Steadmans. I volunteer to be part of the second team."

‘Two teams is very sensible. Maybe I should stay and keep an eye on the two gentlemen; I’m not too good at galavanting about.” Agrees Phyllis.

Eugene nods in agreement.

”Yes, I think that’s a very good idea.”

'Would anyone like to volunteer to accompany me taking Mrs Steadman home? asks Anna. 'I will then return here to help with Eugene, without my presence it will be difficult to move around the sanatorium without causing too many inconvenient questions.'

"Sure, I'll go with you! offers Benjamin.