Two mysteries

The first mystery concerns the adaptation of Agatha Christie's 'The mirror cracked from side to side', most of which we saw for the third or fourth time last night. How did it come about that the photographer's studio contained what appeared to be a reproduction of Millais' portrait of Mrs Jopling leaned up against a bit of furniture? An entirely suitable portrait for the lady photographer in trousers and of generally modern appearance portrayed, but how did it find its way to the props department?

No clues to be had from checking the original text which says little beyond the studio being rather cluttered with photographic gear.

The second mystery concerns the missing car booter at the Hook Road Arena today. That is to say that it was not altogether missing, but it was the thinnest car booter I have ever seen there. Less than maybe 50 vendors and not many more buyers. What was wrong with this Sunday? The weather was fine enough.

On the up side, two pluses from the garden. We have the first water lily flower, albeit rather a small one, and we have the first sighting for a while of a nut hatch. Used to get them quite often, but not any more.