Dumb witness by Agatha Christie

Author:Agatha Christie [Christie, Agatha]
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Mystery fiction, Hercule (Fictitious character), Poirot
ISBN: 9780553350982
Publisher: Bantam Books
Published: 2010-01-14T15:00:00+00:00

"I'm sure there's nothing to thank me for--nothing at alll So glad if I've been able to do anything--if there's anything more I can do--" Poirot came back from the door. He lowered his voice.

"I think. Miss Lawson, that there is something you ought to be told. Charles and Theresa Arundell are hoping to upset this will " A sharp flush of colour came into Miss Lawson's cheek.

"They can't do that," she said sharply. "My lawyer says so." "Ah," said Poirot. "You have consulted a lawyer, then?" "Certainly. Why shouldn't I?" "No reason at all. A very wise proceeding.

Good-day to you, mademoiselle." When we emerged from Clanroyden Mansions into the street Poirot drew a deep breath.

"Hastings, mon ami, that woman is either exactly what she seems or else she is a very good actress." "She doesn't believe Miss ArundelFs death was anything but natural. You can see that," I said.

Poirot did not answer. There are moments when he is conveniently deaf. He hailed a taxi.

"Durham Hotel, Bloomsbury," he told the driver.

"Oh!" Mrs. Tanios drew a deep breath.

"But I don't think that's possible, is it? I mean, my husband consulted a lawyer and he seemed to think that it was better not to attempt it." "Lawyers, madame, are cautious people. Their advice is usually to avoid litigation at all costs--and no doubt they are usually right. But there are times when it pays to take a risk. I am not a lawyer myself and therefore I look at the matter rather differently.

Miss Arundell--Miss Theresa Arundell, I mean--is prepared to fight. What about you?" "I--Ohi I really don't know." She twisted her fingers nervously together. "I should have to consult my husband." "Certainly, you must consult your husband before anything definite is undertaken. But what are your own feelings in the matter?"

"Well, really, I don't know." Mrs. Tanios looked more worried than ever. "It depends so much on my husband." "But you yourself, what do you think, madame?" Mrs. Tanios frowned, then she said slowly: "I don't think I like the idea very much. It seems--it seems rather indecent, doesn't it?

"Does it, madame?" "Yes--after all, if Aunt Emily chose to leave her money away from her family, I suppose we must put up with it." "You do not feel aggrieved in the matter, then?" "Oh, yes, I do." A quick flush showed in her cheeks. "I think it was most unfair! Most unfair! And so unexpected. It was so unlike Aunt Emily. And so very unfair on the children."

"You think it is very unlike Miss Emily Arundell?" "I think it was extraordinary of her!" "Then isn't it possible that she was not acting of her own free will? Don't you think that perhaps she was being unduly influenced?"

Mrs. Tanios frowned again. Then she said almost unwillingly: "The difficult thing is that I can't see Aunt Emily being influenced by anybody! She was such a decided old lady." Poirot nodded approvingly.

"Yes, what you say is true. And Miss Lawson is hardly what one would describe as a strong character.

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