24-08-05 Fifteen MISS LAWSON Poirot, I said. Have we got to listen at doors? Calm yourself, my friend. It was only I who listened! It was not you who put your ear to thecrack. On the contrary, you stood bolt upright like a soldier. But I heard just the same....

24-08-05 Fourteen CHARLES ARUNDELL I must confess that from the moment I set eyes on him I entertained a sneaking liking for CharlesArundell. There was something so debonair and carefree about him. His eyes had an agreeable andhumorous twinkle and his grin w...

24-08-05 Thirteen THERESA ARUNDELL On the following morning we made our way to the address given us by Dr. Donaldson. I suggested to Poirot that a visit to the lawyer, Mr. Purvis, might be a good thing, but Poirotnegatived the idea strongly. No, indeed, my f...

24-08-05 Twelve POIROT DISCUSSES THE CASE Thank goodness, Poirot, I said with fervour, you got us out of those raw carrots! What awfulwomen! Pour nous, un bon bifteckwith the fried potatoesand a good bottle of wine. What shouldwe have had to drink there, I w...

24-08-05 Eleven VISIT TO THE MISSES TRIPP And now, said Poirot as we reentered the car. What do we do next? Warned by experience I did not this time suggest a return to town. After all, if Poirot wasenjoying himself in his own fashion why should I object? I...

24-08-05 Ten VISIT TO MISS PEABODY Is it really necessary to tell such elaborate lies, Poirot? I asked as we walked away. Poirot shrugged his shoulders. If one is going to tell a lie at alland I notice, by the way, that your nature is very muchaverse to lyin...

24-08-05 Nine RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DOGS BALL INCIDENT Well, Poirot, I said, as the gate of Littlegreen House closed behind us. You are satisfied now, Ihope! Yes, my friend. I am satisfied. Thank heavens for that! All the mysteries explained! The Wicked Comp...

24-08-05 Eight INTERIOR OF LITTLEGREEN HOUSE On leaving the churchyard, Poirot led the way briskly in the direction of Littlegreen House. Igathered that his role was still that of the prospective purchaser. Carefully holding the variousorders to view in his...

24-08-05 Seven LUNCH AT THE GEORGE As we emerged into the market square, I remarked that Mr. Gabler lived up to his name! Poirotassented with a smile. Hell be rather disappointed when you dont return, I said. I think he feels he has as good assold you that h...

24-08-05 Six WE GO TO LITTLEGREEN HOUSE I dont know what Poirot felt like in his coat and muffler but I myself felt roasted before we gotout of London. An open car in traffic is far from being a refreshing place on a hot summers day. Once we were outside Lon...