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Yes, I do. I've got--"
Never mind what you've got. You don't really want to--and I don't either."
Well, of course, that settles it," I said stiffly. "But I don't see anything to
laugh at. There's nothing funny about a proposal."
"No, indeed," said Cynthia. "Somebody might accept you next time. Good-
bye, you've cheered me up very much."
And, with a final uncontrollable burst of merriment, she vanished through
the trees.
Thinking over the interview, it struck me as being profoundly unsatisfactory.
It occurred to me suddenly that I would go down to the village, and look up
Bauerstein. Somebody ought to be keeping an eye on the fellow. At the same
time, it would be wise to allay any suspicions he might have as to his being
suspected. I remembered how Poirot had relied on my diplomacy.
Accordingly, I went to the little house with the "Apartments" card inserted in
the window, where I knew he lodged, and tapped on the door.
An old woman came and opened it.
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Good afternoon," I said pleasantly. "Is Dr. Bauerstein in?"
She stared at me.
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Haven't you heard?"
Heard what?"
About him."
What about him?"
He's took."
Took? Dead?"
No, took by the perlice."
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