23-08-30 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...

23-08-30 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...

23-08-30 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...

23-08-30 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...

23-08-30 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....

23-08-30 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...

23-08-30 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....

23-08-30 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...

23-08-30 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...

23-08-30 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...