[But it is the game. It's a good job too, he always does his very best work when the game was afoot, it brought far more focus and excitement than a mere case. He's about to explain as much to John when he's successfully sidetracked.]

I advise that you tell them everything.

[There's nothing needs hiding yet. He does pocket the piece of paper, however.]

They are the police and should supposedly be able to assist with hunting down the criminal class.