Fandom 50 (43): Miss Marple - Noticing little things

Miss Marple is very observant and often picks up on small things which escape the attention of others, especially those which escape the authorities, particularly Inspector Slack, who is rarely pleased to hear from her, although he knows her information will be of value.

Miss Marple walked back to her cottage in a thoughtful mood.  It seemed a shame to spoil such a beautiful evening, which was still so warm she scarcely needed the cardigan she had draped over her shoulders.  Would it have been easier if it had been cold and wet?  Probably not.  Reluctantly she entered her home and took up the telephone receiver, to inform Inspector Slack that Alice Weatherall was wearing one of the rings stolen from Hambury House.  The poor girl wasn’t to know her fiancé had chosen the engagement ring as part of his spoils from the robbery.