Sad Cypress (Hercule Poirot 22) - Page 85

“Our firm does very little in—er—criminal procedure, but I felt it my duty to my—er—late client—to undertake the defence of her niece. I may say we have already briefed Sir Edwin Bulmer, K.C.”

Poirot said, and his smile was suddenly ironic:

“No expense will be spared. Very right and proper!”

Looking over his glasses, Mr. Seddon said:

“Really, M. Poirot—”

Poirot cut into his protest.

“Eloquence and emotional appeal will not save your client. It will need more than that.”

Mr. Seddon said drily:

“What do you advise?”

“There is always the truth.”

“Quite so.”

“But in this case will the truth help us?”

Mr. Seddon said sharply:

“That, again, is a most improper remark.”

Poirot said:

“There are certain questions to which I should like answers.”

Mr. Seddon said cautiously:

“I cannot, of course, guarantee to answer without the consent of my client.”

“Naturally. I understand that.” He paused and then said, “Has Elinor Carlisle any enemies?”

Mr. Seddon showed a faint surprise.

“As far as I know, none.”

“Did the late Mrs. Welman, at any period of her life, make a will?”

“Never. She always put it off.”

“Has

Elinor Carlisle made a will?”

“Yes.”

“Recently? Since her aunt’s death?”

“Yes.”

“To whom has she left her property?”

“That, M. Poirot, is confidential. I cannot tell you without authorization from my client.”

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