The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories (Hercule Poirot 21)

we are. According to you, madame, Major Rich did

not kill your husband, but you realize that

all the evidence points to his having done so.

Are you aware,

privately, of any flaw

in that evidence?"

"No.

I know nothing."

"When did your husband first

inform you of his

visit to Scotland?"

"Just after lunch. He said it was

a

bore,

but

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he'd have to go. Something to do with land values,

he said it was."

"And after that?"

"He went out--to his club, I think. I--I didn't

see him again."

"Now as to Major Rich--what was his manner

that evening? Just as usual?"

"Yes, I think so."

"You are not sure?"

Marguerita wrinkled her brows.

"He wasma little constrained. With me--not

with the others. But I thought I knew why that