The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories (Hercule Poirot 21) - Page 210

"Now, come on."

Leaning over the rail, Poirot watched the three

of them leave the ship. He heard a faint intake of

breath beside him and turned his head to see Miss

HenderSon. Her eyes were fastened on the three

retreating figures.

i"So they've gone ashore," she said flatly.

.r. Yes. Are you going?

She had a shade hat, he noticed, and a smart

bag and shoes. There was a shore-going appear-ance

about her. Nevertheless, after the most in-finitesimal

of pauses, she shook her head.

206 Agatha Chtie

No, she sd. I thnki,

havre alot of letters to write.', stay on board. I

S heturnd and left him.

P'uffing after his mornin t

rounds of the deck, Geneur of forty-eight

I e "A,- ,,

I IF bes

p a . nae exclaimed or took her

retreating figure9 of the Col0 s his eyes noted the

"Sthat's the gme Where'sh1 and the two girls.

M

"

Pirot explained that Mrs. . adam.

ing quiet day i bed.

lerton was have "on't

you blieve it" T

one knowing eye. "She'll be Old warrior closed

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