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The Coroner hesitated for a moment, and then said:
"Mr. Inglethorp, as a mere matter of form, would you mind telling us where
you were on the evening of Monday, July 16th?"
"Really--I can't remember."
"
That is absurd, Mr. Inglethorp," said the Coroner sharply. "Think again."
Inglethorp shook his head.
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I cannot tell you. I have an idea that I was out walking."
In what direction?"
I really can't remember."
The Coroner's face grew graver.
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Were you in company with anyone?"
No."
Did you meet anyone on your walk?"
No."
That is a pity," said the Coroner dryly. "I am to take it then that you decline
to say where you were at the time that Mr. Mace positively recognized you as
entering the shop to purchase strychnine?"
"
If you like to take it that way, yes."
Be careful, Mr. Inglethorp."
"
Poirot was fidgeting nervously.
"Sacre!" he murmured. "Does this imbecile of a man want to be arrested?"
Inglethorp was indeed creating a bad impression. His futile denials would
not have convinced a child. The Coroner, however, passed briskly to the next
point, and Poirot drew a deep breath of relief.
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