 The Westchester authorities refuse to believe that Archie does not know where Wolfe is, and he is briefly detained as a material witness.While Archie is in jail, his cell-mate, Max Christy, implies that he is part of Zeck's organisation and offers Archie work.After being released, Archie is hired by Sarah's daughter-in-law Annabel Frey to investigate her murder, but his attempts soon stall.