I wondered what might happen if a small town cop, with not a lot of action to occupy him, should happen upon a crime, or suspected crime, that needs his urgent attention. My cop is diligent, perhaps a bit over-eager and the victim may well be the suspect. I consulted Detective Scott McKenzie, of Stawell Police, on procedural matters, and Kim Salmi of the "Hello Gorgeous" Salon in Stawell on matters that will become clear to the reader.