There had been concern voiced among the CIB that the killer or killers would bolt now the police were investigating, but for the moment all circus members were present and accounted for. Fear of what Mr Bennett would do to them probably helped there. I supposed if they did do a runner, at least we’d know who we were looking for.

It was also a case of so far so good as far as publicity was concerned. The police presence here had not attracted any media attention as yet. The protests and student pranks from Friday provided a valid excuse for our presence. In an ironic way, Mr Bennett should have felt grateful towards them. Yeah, right.

Cassie the elephant was in her usual spot beside the big top, in full view of the public. That position would have been carefully chosen to act as a kid magnet – aw, Mummy, look at the elephant, can we go see her? Can we go and see the circus, Mum? Come on, can we go? Whining children were a wonderful sales and marketing tool, and Terry Bennett’s product placement made the most of their pulling power.