# XXV: A Telegram explained — Simon

> Chapter companion for Simon by J. Storer Clouston.

## What happens

Carrington presses Simon Rattar to arrange a meeting with Sir Malcolm Cromarty, arguing that character judgment is a valid shortcut in investigation when evidence is thin. Rattar is evasive and suspicious. After leaving, Carrington sends a telegram to Sir Malcolm, signed with Cicely Farmond's name, urging him to come immediately. He then heads to Stanesland Castle.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Investigation

Carrington defends using character judgment as a shortcut in investigation when direct evidence is lacking, sparking a debate with Rattar.

### Deception and Identity

Carrington signs the telegram with Cicely Farmond's name, a deliberate deception to manipulate Sir Malcolm into coming.

## Character check-ins

### F. T. Carrington

Presses Rattar to summon Sir Malcolm, then sends a deceptive telegram signed as Cicely Farmond.

### Simon Rattar

Shows caution and suspicion; refuses to summon Sir Malcolm on trivial grounds, but agrees to think about it.

### Malcolm Cromarty

Target of Carrington's request; a telegram is sent to him under false pretenses.

### Cicely Farmond

Her name is used without her knowledge as the signature on Carrington's telegram.

## Key lines

> Very unsafe doctrine

Rattar dismisses Carrington's reliance on character judgment as unreliable.

_Rattar expresses skepticism about Carrington's investigative methods._

> I want to see Sir Malcolm Cromarty. Can you arrange for him to run up here for a day?

Carrington asks Rattar to bring Sir Malcolm to town for questioning.

_Carrington's direct request to Rattar to facilitate a meeting with Sir Malcolm._

> Come immediately urgent news don't answer please don't delay.

Carrington sends a telegram urging Sir Malcolm to come at once, signing it as Cicely Farmond.

_The deceptive telegram sent by Carrington to lure Sir Malcolm._

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