IX

“Hercule Poirot.”

Hercule Poirot entered the box, took the oath, twirled his moustache and waited, with his head alittle on one side. He gave his name and address and calling.

“M. Poirot, do you recognize this document?”

“Certainly.”

“How did it originally come into your possession?”

“It was given me by the District Nurse, Nurse Hopkins.”

Sir Edwin said:

“With your permission, my lord, I will read this aloud, and it can then go to the jury.”