Question

What was the curious episode that took place in the clergyman study

Answer 1

Answer:

A clergyman and his wife were awakened by some strange noises in the study very early in the morning. Creeping downstairs they heard the chink of money being taken from the clergymans desk. He and his wife looked under the desk and behind the curtains and even up the chimney. There wasnt a sign of anybody. Yet the desk had been opened and the housekeeping money was missing.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The curious incident that occurred was that the clergyman and his wife were awakened by noises coming from the study. They could hear the chink of money being taken from the desk. But when they opened the door they found nobody in the room.