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We were all curious about Poirot's sudden departure. It was not until Sunday afternoon that he came back with Inspector Jap. Instead of looking worried and nervous, Poirot now looked calm静的 and confident. He asked Mary to gather everyone together in the main room of the house. "Madame Mary is here," he said as we entered the room, "and Miss Howard, Mademoiselle Cynthia, Monsieur Lawrence, and Dorcas." He paused. "And we must wait for Mr. Inglethorpe to arrive. I have sent him a note."
Miss Howard stood up immediately. "If that man comes into the house, I shall leave it."
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