Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Miss Vaini's Attendance at the Potluck

Caterina sat in Miss Vaini's bedroom, looking out the window into the distance.It was raining, although it was not heavy, but it can be said to be typical British weather. Miss Vaini was lying on an old-fashioned wooden bed.She just finished eating breakfast.Flipping through the morning newspaper. Caterina opened a letter in her hand.The letter was from the Ritz Hotel in Paris and read as follows: "Dear Miss Caterina! I hope the English winter will not bring you down. I Still working on our case.Do you believe it?I will be on vacation.I will be going to England soon and hope to be able to visit

It will be my pleasure to visit you.You won't forget, will you?We are colleagues.Always be your faithful, trustworthy Lai's friend Hercule Poirot. " There was something in the letter that disturbed her, but what it was she couldn't say herself.She opened the second letter and flushed immediately.Miss Vaini's voice suddenly sounded, as if it came from outside. "Dear Caterina," said the old lady, "I am more than happy that you have seen the world without falling into it, and I have just re-read my newspaper clippings." .I have a bunch of clippings about Ms. Templin and her war hospital, and everything else. You'll dig it out later, my eyes won't do anything. They're all on my desk. in the drawer."

Caterina went to the desk to find the clippings.She was amazed by the tenacity of her old girlfriend.Caterina has done many things for her, but according to her life experience, there are some little things that can bring joy to the elderly. "I saw a newspaper clipping," Caterina said. "Ms. Templin turned her villa into a field hospital and fell prey to thieves. Her gemstone collection was stolen, including Tan An heirloom jewel of the Pullin family." "That must be a copy," said Miss Vaini. "Women nowadays wear everything on their bodies!" "Another one!" said Caterina. "There is a striking photograph on it: Ms. Templin with her daughter Reynolds."

"Show me here," said Miss Vaini. "If photographers take pictures of children, they only take pictures of the back of their heads. They know why." Caterina laughed. "Ms Templin was one of the most handsome hosts of this year's Riviera season, with a villa in Point Martin, and her cousin, Miss Grey, who became a grand in the most romantic way possible. The occupant of the property has been a guest at her place this year." Caterina no longer scrolls down.After a moment's hesitation, she drew the second letter from the envelope. "Miss Vaini! Please listen, one of my acquaintances on the Riviera asked me if I could come here as a guest."

"Who is he?" "He was von Arden's private secretary, that is, the American millionaire's secretary." "what is his name?" "Major Knighton." "I haven't thought of that. What's he like? A handsome young man? Likes to live a life of luxury! He must be interested in your money! I don't mean you're not allowed to love men. But You're not that young girl after all, and you're not very pretty. If you're looking for a lad like that, you'll have to part with you. That's all I wanted to talk to you about. Is there anything else you want to say?"

"No." Caterina said. "But, will you let him come?" "I don't care about your business. I have done my duty, so don't blame me for what happens in the future. Do you want me to treat him to dinner?" "I think it would be best to ask him to lunch," said Caterina. "You'd be very great and lovely in that, Miss Vaini. If you'll allow me then I'll call him and tell him I'd be glad to have him to lunch. He's coming to us in a car from London." here." At noon, when Knighton came to the mud house in the country, the rain stopped.The winter sun was shining brightly on Caterina, who greeted Knighton in the garden in front of the house.He hurried up to Katerina. "I think you won't be angry with me. I just came to see you. I hope I won't disturb your master."

"Please come in and make her acquaintance. She has a strong personality, but she has a better heart than anyone else." Miss Vaini sat on the old-fashioned sofa like a queen.Surrounded by various furnishings and decorations.She received him icily, and Knighton, in his own way, was sweet and faithful, and kept the old lady very uncomfortable after ten minutes.Lunch was exciting, and Ellen was getting a chance to show off his culinary skills.Soon after dinner the old lady went to rest, and Caterina and Knighton took a long walk. In the evening, after the car drove away, Caterina quietly walked into Vini's bedroom.

"Is your boyfriend gone?" "Yes, thank you again from the bottom of my heart." "You're welcome. Do you think I'm a tigress, boy?" After a while, when Caterina was about to leave the mistress, the old lady called her back again. "Caterina." "Ok?" "I misunderstood the young man. If a man is so attentive, so careful, and has so much politeness, it is likely to be posturing and deception. But if a man is really in love, he looks Looks like a sheep. He does what he likes! Today, whenever this young man looks at you, he really is like a little sheep. I take back everything I said this morning. He seems so sincere .”