日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 30 The Story He looked round at us. Come, my friends, he said gently. Let me tell you the real story of what happened that night. Carlotta Adams leaves her flat at seven oclock. From there she takes a taxi and goes to the Piccadilly Palace.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 29 Poirot Speaks It fell to me to ring up Inspector Japp the following morning. His voice sounded rather depressed. Oh! its you, Captain Hastings. Well, whats in the wind now? I gave him Poirots message. Come round at eleven? Well, I dare sa... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 28 Poirot Asks a Few Questions We had a curious walk home. Poirot was clearly following out some train of thought in his own mind. Occasionally he murmured a word under his breath. I heard one or two of them. Once he said, Candles, and anoth... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 27 Concerning Pince-Nez A minute later his mood had changed. He sprang to his feet. I also sprang to mine completely uncomprehending but willing. We will take a taxi. It is only nine oclock. Not too late to make a visit. I hurried after him... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 26 Paris? A few minutes later we were jumping into a taxi. Poirots face was very grave. I am afraid, Hastings, he said. I am afraid. You dont mean I said and stopped. We are up against somebody who has already struck twice that person will n... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 25 A Luncheon Party It was, I think, on the day after that that we went to the Widburns luncheon party at Claridges. Neither Poirot nor I were particularly anxious to go. It was, as a matter of fact, about the sixth invitation we had receive... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 24 News From Paris On the following day we had an unexpected visit. Geraldine Marsh was announced. I felt sorry for her as Poirot greeted her and set a chair for her. Her large dark eyes seemed wider and darker than ever. There were black ci... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 23 The Letter And now, said Poirot, we will go out to lunch. He put his hand through my arm. He was smiling at me. I have hope, he explained. I was glad to see him restored to his old self, though I was none the less convinced myself of youn... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 22 Strange Behaviour of Hercule Poirot We were in our rooms. What on earth I began. Poirot stopped me with a gesture more extravagant than any gesture I had ever seen him make. Both arms whirled in the air. I implore you, Hastings! Not now.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2023-08-30 Chapter 21 Ronalds Story I found it hard to understand Poirots attitude. Surely this was what he had predicted all along? All the way to Regent Gate, he sat perplexed and frowning, paying no attention to Japps self-congratulations. He came out of hi... 阅读全文>>

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>>