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"Really--I can't relethorp," said the Coroner sharply "Think again"

Inglethorp shook his head

"I cannot tell you I have an idea that I was out walking"

"In what direction?"

"I really can't reraver

"Were you in company with anyone?"

"No"

"Did you meet anyone on your walk?"

"No"

"That is a pity," said the Coroner dryly "I am to take it then that you decline to say where you were at the ti the shop to purchase strychnine?"

"If you like to take it that way, yes"

"Be careful, Mr Inglethorp"

Poirot was fidgeting nervously

"Sacre!" he murmured "Does this ilethorp was indeed creating a bad impression His futile denials would not have convinced a child The Coroner, however, passed briskly to the next point, and Poirot drew a deep breath of relief

"You had a discussion with your wife on Tuesday afternoon?"