Feb. 8, 2022
Part 43.
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it’s taking place as you read it.)
Sergeant Brunswick acquaints Inspector Steine with the latest developments on Joanna Carver. Brunswick had someone around* her lodgings; she was not there and clearly long gone. Her alibi, unfortunately, does check out. This rules her out as the con artist posing as the red-headed poll lady. This is a crushing blow to their investigations. They agree that their new prime suspect must be a couple of a man and a woman. Before Brunswick leaves the office, Steine instructs him to tell the irregular man downstairs to leave the police station. Brunswick is stunned. ‘But sir, that’s Harry Jupiter of the Daily Clarion, the “Policeman’s friend”. I expect he writes where he wants at Scotland Yard.’ Still, Steine stands by his order**.
Brunswick and Steine are now questioning an outraged Alec Forrester. He has been under detention for more than a day, and no one has shown him any shred of evidence supporting his guilt. To make things worst for him, Steine is deeply concerned about other matters to take in what Forrester is saying. It dawns on Steine that Twitten’s suggestions on the script subject for the next radio talk could be right. While Steine is pondering this sensitive matter, Brunswick proceeds with the questioning. Brunswick makes Forrester aware that the police have witnesses to his making threats against A.S. Crystal. Brunswick presses on. He put these threats down to Crystal’s upcoming crushing review against Forrester himself. Brunswick does not fail to quote Crystal’s words, “a ham with a toupee”. Forrester twists in pain at the recollection.
*I meant that Brunswick sent someone to look for her there and check on the place.
**Which of those two is better (if they’re right)? “Stand by” or “adamant on his order”?
A Shot in the Dark - P43
Part 43.
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it’s taking place as you read it. )
Sergeant Brunswick acquaintsshares with Inspector Steine with the latest developments onregarding Joanna Carver.
Brunswick had someone around* her lodgings; she was not there and clearly long gone.
"Wasn't" is much more common in speech/writing than "was not".
Her alibi, unfortunately, does check out.
This rules her out as the con artist posing as the red-headed poll lady.
This is a crushing blow to their investigations.
They agree that their new prime suspect must bs are a couple of a man and a woman.
Before Brunswick leaves the office, Steine instructs him to tell the irregular man downstairs to leave the police station.
I don't really understand what you meant by "irregular" here.
Brunswick is stunned.
‘"But sir, that’s Harry Jupiter of the Daily Clarion, the “'Policeman’s friend”'".
I expect he writes where he wants at Scotland Yard.’ Still, Steine stands by his order**.
Brunswick and Steine are now questioning an outraged Alec Forrester.
He has been under detention for more than a day, and no one has shown him any shred of evidence supporting his guilt.
To make things worst for him, Steine is too deeply concerned about other matters to take in what Forrester is saying.
It dawns on Steine that Twitten’s suggestions on the script subjectopic of the script for the next radio talk could be rightgood.
"Good" might not be the correct word here, but "right" felt out of place to me.
While Steine is pondering this sensitive matter, Brunswick proceeds with the questioning.
Brunswick makes Forrester aware that the police have witnesses to his making threats againsthat saw him threatening A.S. Crystal.
Brunswick presses on.
He put these threats down to Crystal’s upcoming and crushing review against Forrester himself.
Brunswick does not fail to quote Crystal’s words, “a ham with a toupee”.
Forrester twists in pain at the recollection.
*I meant that Brunswick sent someone to look for her there and check on the place.
**Which of those two is better (if they’re right)?
I was kind of confused by what you were trying to get across there, but the "stand by his order" part is right.
“Stand by” or “adamant on his order”?
Feedback
Great Job! Just a few corrections!
A Shot in the Dark - P43
Part 43.
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it’s taking place as you read it. )
Sergeant Brunswick acquaints Inspector Steine with the latest developments on Joanna Carver.
You can also use "briefs" in place of "acquaints". Acquaint is more to familiarise a person from a relationship point of view, but briefing is providing facts and informing someone.
Brunswick hadsent someone around to* her lodgings; she was not there and clearly long gone.
"Not there" and "long gone" do sound repetitive together, I'm thinking it's more stylistic but you could also try, "she was not there, and hadn't been for some time."
Her alibi, unfortunately, does check out.
I see this as speech but not narrative text. I would rephrase to something like, "With her alibi checked out,"
This rules her out as the con artist posing as the red-headed poll lady.
Combine with previous sentence. Also, I'm not sure who the poll lady is, without story history this doesn't make sense to me. Maybe "the red-head" is enough, or "the polling woman with the red hair".
They agree that their new prime suspect must be a couple of, a man and a woman.
"Couple" is optional, but useful description if the two are in a relationship together.
Before Brunswick leaves the office, Steine instructs him to tell the irregular man downstairs to leave the police station.
Irregular is better used for objects, not people. "Irregular behaviour" is ok, though.
A better word might be odd, strange.
I expect he writes where he wants at Scotland Yard.’ Still, Steine stands by his order**.
This works well, you made a good choice.
To make things worste for him, Steine is too deeply concerned about other matters to take in what Forrester is saying.
It dawns on Steine that Twitten’s suggestions on the script subject suggestions for the next radio talk could be right.
Forrester twists in paingrimaces at the recollection.
Or "winces".
A Shot in the Dark - P43 This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
Part 43. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it’s taking place as you read it. ) This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
Sergeant Brunswick acquaints Inspector Steine with the latest developments on Joanna Carver. Sergeant Brunswick acquaints Inspector Steine with the latest developments on Joanna Carver. You can also use "briefs" in place of "acquaints". Acquaint is more to familiarise a person from a relationship point of view, but briefing is providing facts and informing someone. Sergeant Brunswick |
Brunswick had someone around* her lodgings; she was not there and clearly long gone. Brunswick "Not there" and "long gone" do sound repetitive together, I'm thinking it's more stylistic but you could also try, "she was not there, and hadn't been for some time." Brunswick had someone around* her lodgings; she was not there and clearly long gone. "Wasn't" is much more common in speech/writing than "was not". |
Her alibi, unfortunately, does check out. Her alibi, unfortunately, does check out. I see this as speech but not narrative text. I would rephrase to something like, "With her alibi checked out," This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
This rules her out as the con artist posing as the red-headed poll lady. This rules her out as the con artist posing as the red-headed poll lady. Combine with previous sentence. Also, I'm not sure who the poll lady is, without story history this doesn't make sense to me. Maybe "the red-head" is enough, or "the polling woman with the red hair". This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
This is a crushing blow to their investigations. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
They agree that their new prime suspect must be a couple of a man and a woman. They agree that their new prime suspect must be a couple "Couple" is optional, but useful description if the two are in a relationship together. They agree that their new prime suspect |
Before Brunswick leaves the office, Steine instructs him to tell the irregular man downstairs to leave the police station. Before Brunswick leaves the office, Steine instructs him to tell the irregular man downstairs to leave the police station. Irregular is better used for objects, not people. "Irregular behaviour" is ok, though. A better word might be odd, strange. Before Brunswick leaves the office, Steine instructs him to tell the I don't really understand what you meant by "irregular" here. |
Brunswick is stunned. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
‘But sir, that’s Harry Jupiter of the Daily Clarion, the “Policeman’s friend”.
|
I expect he writes where he wants at Scotland Yard.’ Still, Steine stands by his order**. I expect he writes where he wants at Scotland Yard.’ Still, Steine stands by his order**. This works well, you made a good choice. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
Brunswick and Steine are now questioning an outraged Alec Forrester. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
He has been under detention for more than a day, and no one has shown him any shred of evidence supporting his guilt. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
To make things worst for him, Steine is deeply concerned about other matters to take in what Forrester is saying. To make things wors To make things worst for him, Steine is too deeply concerned about other matters to take in what Forrester is saying. |
It dawns on Steine that Twitten’s suggestions on the script subject for the next radio talk could be right. It dawns on Steine that Twitten’s It dawns on Steine that Twitten’s suggestions on the "Good" might not be the correct word here, but "right" felt out of place to me. |
While Steine is pondering this sensitive matter, Brunswick proceeds with the questioning. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
Brunswick makes Forrester aware that the police have witnesses to his making threats against A.S. Crystal. Brunswick makes Forrester aware that the police have witnesses t |
Brunswick presses on. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
He put these threats down to Crystal’s upcoming crushing review against Forrester himself. He put these threats down to Crystal’s upcoming and crushing review against Forrester himself. |
Brunswick does not fail to quote Crystal’s words, “a ham with a toupee”. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
Forrester twists in pain at the recollection. Forrester Or "winces". This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
*I meant that Brunswick sent someone to look for her there and check on the place. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
**Which of those two is better (if they’re right)? **Which of those two is better (if they’re right)? I was kind of confused by what you were trying to get across there, but the "stand by his order" part is right. |
“Stand by” or “adamant on his order”? This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
You need LangCorrect Premium to access this feature.
Go Premium