25-05-08 The crime was committed with one of these native clubs, he explained. A tremendously heavything. Death must have been practically instantaneous.That strengthens the conviction that the crime was not premeditated. A sharp quarrel, and aweapon snatche...

25-05-08 If you are asking me who had the most violent temper in the house -Poirot held up a hand. Ah! But that is not the question I should ask, he said softly. My question would be, who has thebest temper?Parsons stared at him open-mouthed. Poirot wasted n...

25-05-08 Did Sir Reuben share this feeling? he asked. His eyes were on the knickknacks, but doubtless he noted the pause before Lady Astwells answercame. With a man its different. Of course they - they got on very well,Thank you, Madame, said Poirot. He was...

25-05-08 Poirot stepped into the hall. The butler relieved him deftly of his hat and overcoat, then murmuredwith that deferential undertone only to be achieved by the best servants: Her Ladyship is expecting you, sir. Poirot followed the butler up the soft c...

25-05-08 She really is an awfully good sort, and frightfully kind, but she isnt - how can I put it? She isntan educated woman. You know she was an actress when Sir Reuben married her, and she has allsorts of prejudices and superstitions. If she says a thing,...

25-05-08 THE UNDER DOG Lily Margrave smoothed her gloves out on her knee with a nervous gesture, and darted a glance atthe occupant of the big chair opposite her. She had heard of M. Hercule Poirot, the well-known investigator, but this was the first time sh...

25-05-08 Burgess added doubtfully: I suppose it leaves the way into the bedroom clearer - if the ladies wanted to leave their wraps.Perhaps. But there might be another reason. Burgess looked inquiring. The screen hides thechest now, and it hides the rug belo...

25-05-08 The discovery, he said kindly, must have been a great shock to you.Oh it was, sir. Ill never forget it. The valet rushed into speech. Words poured from him. He felt,perhaps, that by telling the story often enough, he might at last expunge it from hi...

25-05-08 You said this ridiculous accusation. But it is not that, you know.I did not kill Arnold Clayton.Call it then a false accusation. Say the accusation is not true. But it is not ridiculous. On thecontrary, it is highly plausible. You must know that ver...

25-05-08 And the telegram was sent by one or the other of them?It wouldnt surprise me.Major Rich and Mrs. Clayton were having an affair together you think?Lets say I shouldnt be surprised if they were. I dont know it for a fact.Did Mr. Clayton suspect?Arnold...