Mac, Phryne and others in “Death and Hysteria”

You have any idea what this appliance was?

I have a fast developing theory. Given what Dot reported on the victim’s neurosis, Doctor Samuels’ controversial reputation, and the victim’s lack of underwear, I’d say an electrical massager.

A what?

A... vibrating machine with a range of applications. [Jack still looks confused.] To various, sometimes delicate parts of the body.

Oh! Oh, that sort of electrical massager.

Oh? Do you know what we’re looking for? Have you seen one before?

[He nods and then shakes his head slightly.] I was once ordered to raid a brothel in Chinatown that employed all manner of interesting devices.

Now that’s a tale I haven’t heard.

I confess I failed to understand the point of most of them.

I have a friend who can enlighten you. [She nods towards Phryne and smiles.]

It was during my cadetship. The whole establishment made a lasting impression.

Mr Freud would be terrible interested in that.

I’m quite interested myself.

So, what exactly are we looking for, sir?

We’ll discuss that later, Constable.