The Mystery of the Blue Train
“As Knighton joined him, the number thirty-three turned up, and Poirot’s stake was swept away.
“Bad luck!” said Knighton; “are you going to stake again?”
Poirot shook his head.
“Not at present.”
“Do you feel the fascination of gambling?” asked Knighton curiously.
“Not at roulette.”
Knighton shot a swift glance at him. His own face became troubled. He spoke haltingly, with a touch of deference.
“I wonder, are you busy, M. Poirot? There is something I would like to ask ...you about.”
“I am at your disposal. Shall we go outside? It is pleasant in the sunshine.”
They strolled out together, and Knighton drew a deep breath.
“I love the Riviera,” he said. “I came here first twelve years ago, during the War, when I was sent to Lady Tamplin’s Hospital.MoreLess
“Bad luck!” said Knighton; “are you going to stake again?”
Poirot shook his head.
“Not at present.”
“Do you feel the fascination of gambling?” asked Knighton curiously.
“Not at roulette.”
Knighton shot a swift glance at him. His own face became troubled. He spoke haltingly, with a touch of deference.
“I wonder, are you busy, M. Poirot? There is something I would like to ask ...you about.”
“I am at your disposal. Shall we go outside? It is pleasant in the sunshine.”
They strolled out together, and Knighton drew a deep breath.
“I love the Riviera,” he said. “I came here first twelve years ago, during the War, when I was sent to Lady Tamplin’s Hospital.MoreLess
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Guest 4 years ago
I love anything by Agatha Christie! She's the best. The Blue Train is one of my favorite books. I like most of the Poirot books the best.Write Review:
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