poirot about dr s record of the investigation - you have recorded all the facts faithfully and exactly though you have shown yourself relucent in your own share of them
sheppard - my jaw dropped i had not been very careful at all
poirot - my little performance
poirot has been the protagonist all along and is now letting dr s decide his own destiny
poirot to caroline - i would much like to have you attend but it would not be wise
trying to protect her and her dignity from the truth
understands the value of reputation
the lamps were arranged in such a way as to throw a clear light on the side of the room where the chairs were grouped