Poirot Discusses the Case
Everybody looked respectfully at Poirot. Undoubtedly the little man had scored heavily. The Commissary laughed—on a rather hollow note.
“You teach us all our business,” he cried. “ M. Poirot knows more than the police.”
Poirot gazed complacently at the ceiling, adopting a mock-modest air.
“What will you; it is my little hobby,” he murmured, “to know things. Naturally I have the time to indulge it. I am not overburdened with affairs.”
“Ah!” said the Commissary shaking his head portentously. “As for me—”
He made an exaggerated gesture to represent the cares that lay on his shoulders.
Poirot turned suddenly to Van Aldin.