"It’s distressing," the Inspector replies. "I’m afraid there’s some evidence of culpability on our side." She doesn’t want to discuss it in detail. She has no idea who will read Keene’s report—it will be part of the public record, she doesn’t want to alert Smith—and then, too, she has to accept the possibility that Smith is not alone. Corruption is power that overflows its bounds. By definition, it rarely stays contained in a single location. She hopes her reluctance will read as professional discretion.