Chapter 14 Chapter Fourteen: Mason's Autobiography

"I can only once again express to you our sincerest and deepest sympathies." "Thank you, Mr Inspector." Condolences to the police Von Arden replied in his brisk manner.In addition to the two officers and the millionaire, there was another person in the inspector's office who said first: "Mr. von Alding demands that the interrogation begin immediately." "Oh, excuse me!" cried the police chief. "Permit me to introduce you to M. Hercule Poirot. He has been retired for several years, but now whenever his name is mentioned, he is known to all men and women as a famous detective."

"It was a great pleasure to meet you. Are you done with your business?" "That's right, sir. I'm quite content with what I am." The little old man made an expressive gesture. "It is a complete coincidence that M. Poirot also took the 'Blue Express' this time," said the Chief Constable. "He very kindly expressed that he would use his rich experience to help us solve the case." The millionaire looked at him with interest, and said: "I'm rich, Monsieur Poirot. It's often said that money can turn the devil around. But this kind of talk doesn't suit me. The New York financial circles call me a great man. Now this great man wants to ask another to this great man, that I might win his favor."

"Mr. von Alding, you speak very well." Poirot nodded. "I'm ready to serve you right now." "Thank you. You will get what I deserve. Now let's get down to business." "I suggest," said Inspector Carregère, "that Ida Masson, the maid, be interrogated first. You have brought her, as far as I know." "Exactly," said von Alding. "The sudden death of my poor child terribly frightened her, but she is now in such a state of sense that she may be allowed to relate the events connected with it." "I'll interrogate her right away," said the inspector.He pushed a button, and Ida Masson was in the door.

She had changed her entire outfit to black, and the tip of her nose was a little red.The gloves she wore while traveling were also replaced with black ones.In the office, she appears timid.The Scout looked at her hostilely. "Your name is Ida Masson, isn't it?" "Exactly, Ida Beatrice is my Christian name." "Very well, we understand, Ms. Masson, that you have been greatly disturbed by this tragic case." "That's right, sir. I always do my best to please my master. I never thought I would go through such a dreadful thing." "We'll find out how this happened," the inspector reassured her. "When you left London, was it never mentioned that you were to be left in Paris?"

"No, sir. We are going to Niza together." "Have you ever been abroad with your master before this?" "No. I've only been with my master for two months." "Did you not notice any abnormal behavior of your master during the journey?" "Yes. She seems to have something on her mind. She seems nervous and agitated. I don't know what to say to her." Kalei nodded his head. "When was it said that you were to be left in Paris?" "At the Gare de Lyon. My mistress wanted to get some air on the platform. She gave a soft cry as she began her walk, and returned to the box with the gentleman. Then she locked the door leading to my box. Come on, I can't get into her box. After a while she suddenly opened the door again and said she was going to change her travel plans. She gave me some money to stay in the Ritz and wait for her orders. I was just in time Packing my suitcases, the train started moving as soon as I got off the train."

"Where was that gentleman while your master was doing these orders?" "He's in the box next door, standing by the window looking out." "Can you describe to us what this gentleman looks like?" "I barely got a glimpse of him. He had his back to me the whole time. He was a tall gentleman with black hair. I don't know the rest. If I don't remember If I'm wrong, he's wearing dark blue." "Is he a passenger on the 'Blue Express'?" "I don't think he's a passenger on this train. My impression is that he just got on the train, and he seems to have come to meet Ms. Kettering."

"Your master later told the flight attendant not to wake her up in the morning. Do you think it's normal?" "It's perfectly normal. My master never eats breakfast, sir. She often doesn't sleep well at night, so she always wants to sleep a little longer in the morning." Carrey turned to another subject. "There's a red jewelry box in your luggage, isn't it?" "Exactly." "Did you not take this box to the Ritz?" "Can I take the master's jewelry box with me? God knows, sir." The maid was obviously surprised at such a idea.

"So you left the casket on the train?" "certainly." "Did you know that Ms. Caitlin wears a lot of jewelry?" "As far as I know, quite a lot. I can tell you that I am a little displeased with her. People often talk about some cases of theft abroad. The hostess once told me that just how much a gem is worth. One hundred thousand pounds." "God knows!" exclaimed von Alding, "she took the gems with her! I told her to keep them in the bank for a while." Masson coughed to say that her mistress's self-confidence was too strong to be persuaded.

"Ruth is too self-willed." Von Alden grunted, in a low voice that was hard to hear. Now it was the Scout's turn to cough.His cough was very meaningful. "For the time being," he said to the maid, "that's all. Miss, please go to the next room and sign the interrogation record!" The maid left, and the recorder accompanied her out of the room.Von Alding turned to the officers and said: "I think that the maid's mention of the jewelry box is extremely valuable to you." Carrege opened the drawer, took out a letter and handed it to von Arden.

"The letter was recovered from the lady's handbag." ＊＊＊ "My dear friend, I am entirely at your disposal. I shall proceed very carefully, in a word, like every lover. I'm going to keep my mouth shut, as people hate.The Golden Isles are far away in the world.Please believe me, no Nothing can stop us.Your special interest and fondness for precious stones proves this, because I'm working on this too.If I could see this gem in person and study it closely it would be It's a great honor for me.I'm writing a special chapter for the precious 'Fireheart Gem'.you, my sweetheart

cowry!I hope you can bear it a little longer!Soon you make up for the pain and emptiness of the last few years of parting. beg your Almante