日期：2024-11-06 Four In the awesome majesty of Mrs. Bishops black- clad presence Hercule Poirot sat humblyinsignificant. The thawing of Mrs. Bishop was no easy matter. For Mrs. Bishop, a lady of Conservative habitsand views, strongly disapproved of foreigners. And... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 Three Hercule Poirot sat in Nurse Hopkins cottage. Dr. Lord had brought him there, had introducd him and had then, at a glance from Poirot, lefthim to a tte--tte. Having, to begin with, eyed his foreign appearance somewhat askance, Nurse Hopkins was... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 Two Peter Lord stared at him, took out a handkerchief, wiped his face and threw himself down in achair. Whoof! he said. You got me all worked up! I didnt see in the least what you were gettingat! Poirot said: I was examining the case against Elinor... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 PART II One Hercule Poirot, his egg-shaped head gently tilted to one side, his eyebrows raised inquiringly, hisfingertips joined together, watched the young man who was striding so savagely up and down theroom, his pleasant freckled face puckered an... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 IV Nurse Hopkins was in the pantry. She was wiping her face with a handkerchief. She looked upsharply as Elinor entered. She said: My word, its hot in here! Elinor answered mechanically: Yes, the pantry faces south. Nurse Hopkins relieved her of the... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 III In the Lodge Mary Gerrard was looking round rather helplessly. She hadnt realized, somehow, how cramped it all was. Her past life rushed back over her in a flood. Mum making clothes for her dolls. Dad alwayscross and surly. Disliking her. Yes, d... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 II Elinor Carlisle entered the grounds of Hunterbury by the back gate. It was a hot, clear summers day. There were sweetpeas in flower. Elinor passed close by a rowof them. The undergardener, Horlick, who was remaining on to keep the place in order,... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 Six Letter from Nurse OBrien to Nurse Hopkins, July 14th: Laborough Court Dear Hopkins,Have been meaning to write to you for some days now. This is alovely house and the pictures, I believe, quite famous. But I cant say its ascomfortable as Hunterbu... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 Seven Elinor Carlisle came out of the Kings Arms on the morning of Thursday, July 27th, and stood fora minute or two looking up and down the main street of Maidensford. Suddenly, with an exclamation of pleasure, she crossed the road. There was no mi... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 VI In the library Elinor had just finished a letter: Dear Mr. Seddon,Will you draft a will for me to sign? Quite a simple one. Iwant to leave everything to Roderick Welman absolutely. Yours sincerely, Elinor Carlisle She glanced at the clock. The po... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 VElinor had not taken more than half a dozen stepsshe was still laughingwhen a hand fell onher arm from behind. She stopped abruptly and turned. Dr. Lord looked straight at her, his brow creased into a frown. He said peremptorily: What were you laug... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 IV It was a couple of days later that Mary acquainted Nurse Hopkins with her improved prospects. That practical woman was warmly congratulatory. Thats a great piece of luck for you, Mary, she said. The old lady may have meant well byyou, but unless... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 III Elinor went at last in search of Roddy. She found him in the morning room. He was standingstaring out of the window. He turned sharply as Elinor came in. She said: Ive got through it all! Five hundred for Mrs. Bishopshes been here such years. A... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 II Young and severe in her black dress, Elinor sat in front of Mrs. Welmans massive writing table inthe library. Various papers were spread out in front of her. She had finished interviewing theservants and Mrs. Bishop. Now it was Mary Gerrard who e... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 Five Nurse Hopkins said with emotion: It was a beautiful funeral! Nurse OBrien responded: It was, indeed. And the flowers! Did you ever see such beautiful flowers? A harp of white liliesthere was, and a cross of yellow roses. Beautiful. Nurse Hopkin... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 VBut it doesnt matter, does it? Elinor said. She spoke almost pleadingly. Mr. Seddon had departed. Roddys face twitched nervously. He said: You ought to have it. Its quite right you should. For heavens sake, Elinor, dont get it intoyour head that I... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 IV Roderick Welman said: Do you mean to say that my aunt died intestatethat she never made a will at all? Mr. Seddon polished his eyeglasses. He said: That seems to be the case. Roddy said: But how extraordinary! Mr. Seddon gave a deprecating cough.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 III Dr. Lord raised himself up on his toes. His sandy eyebrows climbed right up his forehead till theynearly got merged in his hair. He said in surprise: So shes conked outeh? Yes, Doctor. On Nurse OBriens tongue exact details were tingling to be ut... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 II Nurse OBrien said: What is it, Nurse? Cant you find something? Nurse Hopkins, her face rather red, was hunting through the little attach case that she had laiddown in the hall the preceding evening. She grunted: Most annoying. How I came to do su... 阅读全文>>

日期：2024-11-06 Four It was no mere housemaid who wakened Elinor the following morning. It was Mrs. Bishop inperson, rustling in her old-fashioned black, and weeping unashamedly. Oh, Miss Elinor, shes gone. What? Elinor sat up in bed. Your dear aunt. Mrs. Welman. M... 阅读全文>>