The real story of Edward Reynolds has at last come out into the light of day. That is, all but the mystery of Elizabeth Neal. As Molly learned only a little while ago, Mr Reynolds was arrested at the meeting for reasons other than Elizabeth's disappearance, and was charged for the possession of narcotics. Mike had unearthed evidence that Reynolds had been growing a habit-forming weed at a tremendous profit on the plot of land the community wanted for a housing project. Now it was obvious why Reynolds had opposed the project so strenuously!