“ Pas du tout ,” replied Poirot tranquilly. “Japp and the local inspector will divide the credit between them. But”⁠—he tapped his pocket⁠—“I have a cheque here, from Mr. Opalsen, and, how say you, my friend? This weekend has not gone according to plan. Shall we return here next weekend⁠—at my expense this time?”

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