The cherecter is believed to be a man in female disguise, but enquiry up to date 'as failed to get any useful description.

You ladies and gents, I understand, should be able to 'elp the Law in this metter." There was a stunned silence in the room, broken only by the pastoral sound of the witch eating grassy sandwiches.

After a moment Miss Ford, the Mayor, and Lady Arabel all began speaking at once, and each stopped with a look of relief on hearing that some one else was ready to take the responsibility of speaking.
Then the witch began with her mouth full: "You know----," but Lady Arabel interrupted her.
"Angela dear, be silent.

This does not concern you.

Of course, inspector, we're all only too dretfully anxious to do anything to help the Law, but you must specify the occasion more exactly.