日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 20 The Taxi-Driver We found Japp interrogating an old man with a ragged moustache and spectacles. He had a hoarse self-pitying voice. Ah! there you are, said Japp. Well, things are all plain sailing, I think. This man his names Jobson picked... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 19 A Great Lady The visit that we received on the following morning was to my mind one of the most surprising things about the whole affair. I was in my sitting room when Poirot slipped in with his eyes shining. Mon ami, we have a visitor. W... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 18 The Other Man I do not propose to describe either the inquest on Lord Edgware or that on Carlotta Adams. In Carlottas case the verdict was Death by Misadventure. In the case of Lord Edgware the inquest was adjourned, after evidence of ide... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 17 The Butler The following day was one of inactivity for us, and activity for Japp. He came round to see us about teatime. He was red and wrathful. Ive made a bloomer. Impossible, my friend, said Poirot soothingly. Yes, I have. Ive let that... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 16 Mainly Discussion When we got home we found Japp waiting for us. Thought Id just call round and have a chat with you before turning in, M. Poirot, he said cheerfully. Eh bien, my good friend, how goes it? Well, it doesnt go any too well.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 15 Sir Montagu Corner It was about ten oclock when we reached Sir Montagu Corners house on the river at Chiswick. It was a big house standing back in its own grounds. We were admitted into a beautifully-panelled hall. On our right, through a... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 14 Five Questions Why did you ask Miss Carroll about the possibility of Lord Edgwares wanting to marry again? I asked with some curiosity as we were driving home. It just occurred to me that there was a possibility of such a thing, mon ami.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 13 The Nephew The new Lord Edgwares eye was a quick one. He noticed the slight start I gave. Ah! youve got it, he said amiably. Aunt Janes little supper party. Just a shade bottled, wasnt I? But I fancied it passed quite unperceived. Poirot... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 12 The Daughter There was a letter sent by hand lying on the table when we got back to our rooms. Poirot picked it up, slit it open with his usual neatness, and then laughed. What is it you say Talk of the devil? See here, Hastings. I took t... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 11 The Egoist I do not think Poirot had expected any other answer to his question. All the same he shook his head sadly. He remained lost in thought. Jenny Driver leant forward, her elbows on the table. And now, she said, am I going to be to... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 10 Jenny Driver Our next proceeding was to call upon the doctor whose address the maid had given us. He turned out to be a fussy elderly man somewhat vague in manner. He knew Poirot by repute and expressed a lively pleasure at meeting him in... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 9 The Second Death Though I did not understand the reason for Poirots agitation, I knew him well enough to be sure that he had a reason for it. We arrived at Rosedew Mansions, Poirot sprang out, paid the driver and hurried into the building.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 7 The Secretary We had not seen the last of Japp. He reappeared about an hour later, flung down his hat on the table and said he was eternally blasted. You have made the inquiries? asked Poirot sympathetically. Japp nodded gloomily. And unle... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 8 Possibilities Japp had to leave us. Poirot and I turned into Regents Park and found a quiet seat. I see the point of your rose between the lips now, I said, laughing. At the moment I thought you had gone mad. He nodded without smiling. You... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 6 The Widow Bryan Martin was as good as his word. In less than ten minutes he had joined us. During the time that we waited his arrival, Poirot would only talk of extraneous subjects and refused to satisfy Japps curiosity in the smallest deg... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 5 Murder The following day was the 30th June. It was just half-past nine when we were told that Inspector Japp was below and anxious to see us. It was some years since we had seen anything of the Scotland Yard inspector. Ah! ce bon Japp, sai... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 4 An Interview I arrived with Poirot at Lord Edgwares house in Regent Gate in a very pleasant state of anticipation. Though I had not Poirots devotion to the psychology, yet the few words in which Lady Edgware had referred to her husband had... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 3 The Man with the Gold Tooth It was a few days later, when we were sitting at breakfast, that Poirot flung across to me a letter that he had just opened. Well, mon ami, he said. What do you think of that? The note was from Lord Edgware and... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 2 A Supper Party After a moments astonishment Poirot recovered himself ! But, Madame, he said, his eyes twinkling, getting rid of husbands is not my speciality. Well, of course I know that. It is a lawyer you require. Thats just where youre... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 1 A Theatrical Party The memory of the public is short. Already the intense interest and excitement aroused by the murder of George Alfred St Vincent Marsh, fourth Baron Edgware, is a thing past and forgotten. Newer sensations have taken its... 阅读全文>>