The Secret Adversary AGATHA CHRISTIE CHAPTER 14 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | The Secret Adversary AGATHA CHRISTIE CHAPTER 14 A Consultation Nothing was more surprising and bewildering to Tuppence than the ease and simplicity with which everything was arranged owing to Sir James s skilful handling. The doctor accepted quite readily the theory that Mrs. Vandemeyer had accidentally taken an overdose of chloral. He doubted whether an inquest would be necessary. If so he would let Sir James know. He understood that Mrs. Vandemeyer was on the eve of departure for abroad and that the servants had already left Sir James and his young friends had been paying a call upon her when she was suddenly stricken down and they had spent the night in the flat not liking to leave her alone. Did they know of any relatives They did not but Sir James referred him to Mrs. Vandemeyer s solicitor. Shortly afterwards a nurse arrived to take charge and the other left the ill-omened building. And what now asked Julius with a gesture of despair. I guess we re down and out for good. Sir James stroked his chin thoughtfully. No he said quietly. There is still the chance that Dr. Hall may be able to tell us something. Gee I d forgotten him. The chance is slight but it must not be neglected. I think I told you that he is staying at the Metropole. I should suggest that we call upon him there as soon as possible. Shall we say after a bath and breakfast It was arranged that Tuppence and Julius should return to the Ritz and call for Sir James in the car. This programme was faithfully carried out and a little after eleven they drew up before the Metropole. They asked for Dr. Hall and a page-boy went in search of him. In a few minutes the little doctor came hurrying towards them. Can you spare us a few minutes Dr. Hall said Sir James pleasantly. Let me introduce you to Miss Cowley. Mr. Hersheimmer I think you already know. A quizzical gleam came into the doctor s eye as he shook hands with Julius. Ah yes my young friend of the tree episode Ankle all right eh I guess it s cured .
