Chapter 23

    Cards (5)

    • 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