The Labours of Hercules. Агата Кристи

got the name of Marie Hellin from the Thespian Theatre–and her address. But I am speaking, Sir George, of the maid who was with Mademoiselle Samoushenka before Marie Hellin. I am speaking of Nita Valetta.’

      Sanderfield stared. He said:

      ‘Don’t remember her at all. Marie’s the only one I remember. Little dark girl with a nasty look in her eye.’

      Poirot said:

      ‘The girl I mean was at your house Grasslawn last June.’

      Sanderfield said sulkily:

      ‘Well, all I can say is I don’t remember her. Don’t believe she had a maid with her. I think you’re making a mistake.’

      Hercule Poirot shook his head. He did not think he was making a mistake.

      V

      Marie Hellin looked swiftly at Poirot out of small intelligent eyes and as swiftly looked away again. She said in smooth, even tones: