Reference: There words are from the poem “Macavitythe mysterious cat” written by T.S. Eliot .
Context: The poet says these words while discussing the left over evidences of crime.
Explanation: The Scotland yard police and the flying squads are guardians of peace in London. They keep watch. But whenever Macavity does a crime, he leaves before the police arrives. The clues like empty larder, rifled jewel case, disappearance of a treaty or drawings from the office or admiralty may lead to some shredded bits of paper lying on the floor or the staircase. But thsese bits of paper can’t help the police nab Macavity. They know it is the work of Macavity but they are helpless. Comment: Not a trace is left behind by mysterious Macavity.
