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日期：2024-01-29 II It was a month later that Jane came to Poirot. I ought to hate you, M. Poirot. She looked pale and fine drawn with dark circles round her eyes. Poirot said gently: Hate me a little if you will. But I think you are one of those who would rather lo... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 26 After Dinner Speech The next day Poirot left Paris. Jane stayed behind with a list of duties to perform. Most of theseseemed singularly meaningless to her, but she carried them out to the best of her powers. She sawJean Dupont twice. He m... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 25 I Am Afraid This sudden revelation had an almost stunning effect on the three people sitting round theluncheon table. It opened up an entirely new aspect of the case. Instead of being a person wholly remote from the tragedy, Anne Morisot... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 24 A Broken Finger-Nail What now? cried Fournier. You are still preoccupied with this girl who inherits? Decidedly it isthe ide fixe you have there. Not at all, not at all, said Poirot. But there must be in all things order and method. One m... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 23 Anne Morisot At half past ten on the following morning the melancholy M. Fournier walked into Poirots sitting-room and shook the little Belgian warmly by the hand. His own manner was far more animated than usual. Monsieur, he said, there... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 II Two days after their arrival in Paris, M. Hercule Poirot and his secretary dined in a smallrestaurant, and the two Duponts, father and son, were Poirots guests. Old M. Dupont, Jane found as charming as his son, but she got little chance of talkin... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 22 Jane Takes a New Job When Norman Gale, Jane and Poirot met for dinner on the night after the blackmailing incident Norman was relieved to hear that his services as Mr Robinson were no longer required. He is dead, the good Mr Robinson, sai... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 21 The Three Clues When Japp got back to Scotland Yard he was told that M. Hercule Poirot was waiting to see him. Japp greeted his friend heartily. Well, M. Poirot, and what brings you along. Any news? I came to ask you for news, my good Jap... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 20 In Harley Street Detective-Inspector Japp walked briskly up Harley Street and stopped at a certain door. He asked for Dr Bryant. Have you an appointment, sir? No, Ill just write a few words. On an official card he wrote: Should be much ob... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 III It was a bare hour later when a card was brought to Lady Horbury. M. Hercule Poirot. She thrust it aside. Who is he? I cant see him! He said, mlady, that he was here at the request of Mr Raymond Barraclough. Oh. She paused. Very well, show him i... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 18 In Queen Victoria Street Mr James Ryder was rather surprised when a card bearing the name of M. Hercule Poirot wasbrought to him. He knew that the name was familiar, but for the moment he could not remember why. Then hesaid to himself: Oh... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 17 In Wandsworth Mr Henry Mitchell was just sitting down to a supper of sausage and mash when a visitor called tosee him. Somewhat to the stewards astonishment the visitor in question was the full- moustachedgentleman who had been one of the... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 16 Plan of Campaign From Mr Clancys house they took a taxi to the Monseigneur, where they found Norman Galeawaiting them. Poirot ordered some consomm and a chaud-froid of chicken. Well? said Norman. How did you get on? Miss Grey, said Poirot... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 15 In Bloomsbury Of the two startled young people, it was Norman Gale who recovered himself first. Of course, he said, its Monsieur Monsieur Poirot. Are you still trying to clear yourcharacter, M. Poirot? Ah, you remember our little conversa... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 14 At Muswell Hill At about the time that Jane was leaving Antoines, Norman Gale was saying in a heartyprofessional tone, Just a little tender, Im afraidGuide me if I hurt you His expert hand guided the electric drill. There, thats all over.... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 13 At Antoines Jane presented herself at Antoines on the morning after the inquest with some trepidation ofspirit. The person who was usually regarded as M. Antoine himself, and whose real name was AndrewLeech and whose claims to foreign nat... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 12 At Horbury Chase Lord Horbury stood by the sideboard and helped himself absent-mindedly to kidneys. Stephen Horbury was twenty-seven years of age. He had a narrow head and a long chin. Helooked very much what he wasa sporting out-of-door... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 11 The American Fournier was deep in conversation with old Georges. The detective was looking hot and annoyed. Just like the police, the old man was grumbling in his deep hoarse voice. Ask one the samequestion over and over again. What do th... 阅读全文>> 日期：2024-01-29 Chapter 10 The Little Black Book Fournier stared hard at her for a moment or two, then, satisfied that she was speaking the truth, heturned away with a gesture of discouragement. It is a pity, he said. You acted honourably, Mademoiselle, but it is a... 阅读全文>> |
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