The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories (Hercule Poirot 21) - Page 15

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Agatha Christie

The search was repeated, but this time it was a

curiously silent business. An atmosphere of ten-sion

pervaded the room.

Finally everyone in turn gave it up. They stood

looking at each other.

"It's not in this room," said Stein.

"And nobody's left the room," said Sir George

significantly.

There was a moment's pause. Eve ,urst into

tears.

Her father patted her on the shoulder.

"There, there," he said awkwardly.

Sir George turned to Leo Stein.

"Mr. Stein," he said. "Just now you murmured

something under your breath. When I asked you

to repeat it, you said it was nothing. But as a

matter of fact I heard what you said. Miss Eve had

just said that none of us noticed the place where

she had put the diamond. The words you mur-mured

were: 'I wonder.' What we have to face is

the probability that one person did notice--that

that person is in this room now. I suggest that the

only fair and honorable thing is for every one

present to submit to a search. The diamond can-not

have left the room."

When Sir George played the part of the old

English gentleman, none could play it better. His

voice rang with sincerity and indignation.

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