Mycroft had indeed appeared at the funeral. It was the way to pay respect, which was - as he had so often told his brother - what any well-mannered person did. This, he did not convey to the Lady. "Yes. Awful business," he remarked wryly.

He was still convinced that this station was someone's game but whoever was behind it, had the most callous sense of humour. A certain consulting criminal came to mind, though he was certain Moriarty had nothing to with this particular game.