An inscrupulous competitor concealed a herring in room 237. The Cotton chaff was cut open and the offending fish inserted between spring and fabric. Not only was this observed on CCTV but the odor detected by sensors in the Games Room. The agent provocateur was detained by the Bell Hops in the Lobby (all trained in techniques of demure attack) and given a job in the Post Room in exchange for valuable intelligence. It was said that the smell of Herring never really left his fingers. Condemnation enough argued Professor Pnin of the Research Flask.