This is it -- the scene of the party. The fire pit, cigarettes, and empty bottles all…

This is it -- the scene of the party. The fire pit, cigarettes, and empty bottles all evidence it.

Yeah. Sure does look like a lot of folks partied here.

Looks like they were here a while, judging from all the bottles. The sunken motor carriage provided them a focal point -- like a goose ice-sculpture or a chocolate fountain.

"Hey, Kim. Looks like we've had a couple of party-goers here."

"Looks like it."

"This was some kind of theatre to them. A circus production by a great clown."

"Hey -- let's keep moving, detective." The lieutenant adjusts his glasses.

Somehow he doesn't want to dwell on it...

"Looks like they had a great time laughing here."

"Was this party against the law? On the ice like this -- it was probably a public danger."

"Not as such, no. Let's keep moving, detective."

Guess I'll be on my way. (Finish thought.)

Hold up -- don't you mean scene of the crime?

Not as such. I'm talking about what came after -- the party scene.

(Dismiss thought.)