The next site of investigation was Sherman's house.
As Detective along with his assistant reached their site, they broke in and started their pursuit of evidence. The first stop was Sherman's living room. It was so clean and proper. They continued into the bedroom and then kitchen, bathroom, balcony and finally the study.
As they entered the study they saw an envelope inside the bottom drawer of the bureau. They tore it open and saw a letter.
It was from Mr. Brown. It said :'' I know it. And don't play the innocent as you know it too. Give me $10,000 and I'll keep the secret safe. If you don't I'll do something you'll regret. ''
Now this was interesting. Mr. Brown was meddlesome but he was blackmailing Sherman? Why? What was this that he knew about Sherman but was keeping it from the detective and others?
As they turned to the front door, they saw Brown peeping inside. Detective caught hold of him and started his interrogation.
''What are you hiding? '' asked Detective nonchalantly.
''Nothing...... I was just.....'' said Brown, trying to avoid Detective's gaze.
''I know you are lying and so do you. Why don't you cooperate with me? Unless you want me to manhandle you. '' threatened Detective.
''Okay...'' Brown said defensively and continued,''Sherman has a daughter. She doesn't know that Sherman is her father. ''
''What? Daughter? Why didn't you tell this during our first meeting?! '' Detective exclaimed raising his eyebrows. ''What else do you know about her? ''
''Her name is Susan Parker. She lives in a condo with her best friend Daisy. Sherman was her piano teacher. '' Detective was astonished at the amount of information Brown had about her but soon recalled that he was a meddlesome man.
''Daisy.....Fudge's daughter?!'' Implored Detective.
''Yes'' said Brown.
So again it came down to Fudge.
