All across the hall a commotion was heard,
At a fancy dinner party on Sunday the third.
Mr. Detective, the host, ordered everyone freeze,
The main course was missing: sautéed lamb with chick peas,
Mr. Miner said firmly, refusing to budge,
“My hands are so dirty, you would have seen a smudge.”
Mr. Mailman swore he didn’t know its whereabouts:
“Wasn’t me, I just got here, been busy with my routes.”
Mr. Butler yelled, slamming a fist on his tray,
“Don’t look at me, I’m too big a cliché!”
Ms. Doctor just laughed and kicked up her feet,
“I can’t be a suspect, I don’t even eat meat.”
Mr. Rancher stuttered, somewhat at a loss,
“Couldn’t be me, I’m allergic to the sauce!”
Mr. Detective then spoke as he paced all about,
“The culprit’s in this room, I now have no doubt…”
“Messrs. Rancher and Miner and Butler speak truth,
And so does Ms. Doctor, says this seasoned sleuth…”
“Mr. Mailman I don’t believe a word that you say,
Explain yourself sir! There’s no mail on Sunday.”