The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories (Hercule Poirot 21) - Page 205

"John won't play," said Mrs. Clapperton.

"Most tiresome of him."

The four bridge players began shuffling the

cards.

Pam and Kitty advanced on Colonel Clapper-ton.

Each

one took an arm.

"You're coming with us!" said Pam. "To the

boat deck. There's a moon."

"Don't be foolish, John," said Mrs. Clapper-ton.

"You'll catch a chill."

"Not with us, he won't," said Kitty. "We're

hot stuff!"

He went with them, laughing.

Poirot noticed that Mrs. Clapperton said No

Bid to her initial bid of Two Clubs.

He strolled out onto the promenade deck. Miss

Henderson was standing by the rail. She looked

round expectantly as he came to stand beside her

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and he saw the drop in her expression.

They chatted for a while. Then presently as he

fell silent she asked: "What are you thinking

about?"

Poirot replied: "I am wondering about my

knowledge of English. Mrs. Clapperton said:

'John won't play bridge.' Is not 'can't play' the

usual term?"

"She takes it as a personal insult that he

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