Chapter 8 Section 8

"I mean what I say," said Japp, placing a stack of papers in front of Poirot. "A detailed list of the passengers' belongings. You have a look before we talk." Poirot spread out the list, and Fournier joined him. james ryder item Pocket - linen handkerchief.The wallet contained seven £1 notes and three business cards.A letter from partner George Elberman saying "The loan has been negotiated or we'd be in a bad position." Modi's signature on the letterhead, an appointment to meet Trocado the next evening.Silver cigarette case.Folder.pen.Bunch of keys.Spring lock key.Fractional Francs and Pounds.

Suitcase - many documents and materials related to cement. Dr. Bryant's Items Clothes pocket - two linen handkerchiefs.British and French currency and keys.notebook.cigarette case.lighter.pen.Flute in a box. Norman Gale Item Pocket - silk handkerchief.British and French banknotes and change.Business cards of two French companies.Dental appliance box, empty.Silver lighter.Bunch of keys. Suitcase - white linen coat.Two-sided miniature dentist mirror.Medical cotton. 3 magazines. Armand Dupont Items Pockets—francs and pounds.Spectacle case and glasses.Cotton handkerchief.Cigarettes and lighters.toothpick.

Suitcase - British and French banknotes.Cigarette case and lighter.pen.two pencils.Small notebook with scribbled notes.A letter in English, signed by Marina, inviting him to dine at a Tottenham restaurant. daniel claancy item Pocket - handkerchief with ink stains.Leaky fountain pen.British and French banknotes. 3 newspaper clippings about recent crimes.Two letters from realtors advertising homes for sale.notebook.pen knife. 3 bills received and 4 outstanding bills.Storyline Ideation Notebook.Coins of Italy, France, Switzerland and Great Britain.A bill received at a hotel in Naples.A bunch of keys.

Coat Pocket - Notes prepared for a novel.golf.a pair of socks.toothbrush.A bill from a hotel in Paris. Miss Kerr's Items Small handbag - powder box.cigarette boxes.An unfinished letter of credit. Cosmetic box - bottle, brush, comb, etc.Manicure sets.Toothbrush, sponge, tooth powder, soap.Two small scissors. 5 personal letters.Two novels.A photo of a long-haired dog. items of jane gray Handbag - lipstick, powder case.key.handkerchief.The Pinet received the bill.British and French banknotes.A gambling chip worth 5 francs. Cosmetic box - a full set of cosmetics.Sophisticated manicure tools.A vial with the label reading: BORIC ACID POWDER.

After Poirot read the list, Japp pointed to the last column and said, "My people were almost fooled. Boric acid powder is actually cocaine." Poirot's eyes lit up, and he nodded slowly. "Maybe it's irrelevant to this case," Japp said, "but someone with a history of drug use doesn't necessarily have good moral character. To be honest, I don't think it's likely that she was the killer." Poirot put down the list and sighed, "On the surface, it is obvious that one person is the murderer. But I don't understand why." Japp stared at him and said, "What do you see?"

"I think so." Japp grabbed the checklist and Fournier went through it again. "Aren't you joking, M. Poirot?" "no no." "What about you, Fournier?" The French police officer shook his head, "Maybe I'm stupid?..." "When we relate it to certain features of the case..." Poirot paused, "no, perhaps I am mistaken. I had been expecting to find an item in the list, and I did see it. But it Contrary to my thinking. The right lead, but the wrong people. That means we have a lot of work to do. Some signs are emerging and coming together in a meaningful way. You may not be aware of it. Well, let's act according to our own ideas. I can't believe myself, it's just a guess."

"I think you're talking too much," said Japp. "We'll call it a day. I'll take care of the London side, and you'll go back to Paris. What about you, M. Poirot?" "I would now rather go to Paris with Fournier." Fournier got up to shake their hands. "Thank you for the hospitality. See you tomorrow at Croydon Airport." After the two detectives left, Poirot fell into deep thought. He packed the tables and chairs, hoping to wake up from his messy thoughts.He sat down at the table and took out a magazine. The cover headed: Two Sun Worshipers—The Countess of Hobury and Mr. Raymond Barraclough at Pinet.The cover photo shows the pair in swimsuits with their arms entwined.

"The kind of man would do that, he would," said Poirot to himself.