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"Oh--ah--yes" He seemed a little confused, but recovered hi I want you to do for me"

"Certainly What is it?"

"Next time you happen to be alone with Lawrence Cavendish, I want you to say this to hie for you, from Poirot He says: "Find the extra coffee-cup, and you can rest in peace!" ' Nothingless"

" 'Find the extra coffee-cup, and you can rest in peace' Is that right?" I asked, much mystified

"Excellent"

"But what does it mean?"

"Ah, that I will leave you to find out You have access to the facts Just say that to him, and see what he says"

"Very well--but it's all extre into Tadminster now, and Poirot directed the car to the "Analytical Chemist"

Poirot hopped down briskly, and went inside In a few ain

"There," he said "That is all my business"