幽巷谋杀案11

Eight,Major Eustace received the two men with the easy assurance of a man of the world.,His flat was small, a mere ¹ pied à terre, as he explained. He offered the two men a drink andwhen that was refused he took out his cigarette case.,Both Japp and Poirot accepted a cigarette. A quick glance passed between them.,“You smoke Turkish, I see,” said Japp as he twirled the cigarette between his fingers.,“Yes. I’m sorry, do you prefer a gasper? I’ve got one somewhere about. ”,The other shook his head. His manner was nonchalant. Major Eustace was a tall man, good-looking in a somewhat coarse fashion. There was a puffiness round the eyes—small, crafty ² eyesthat belied ³ the good-humoured geniality ⁴ of his manner.,He said:,“No—I’ve no idea what brings such a big gun as a chief inspector ⁵ to see me. Anything to dowith my car?
”,“No, it is not your car. I think you knew a Mrs.?Barbara Allen, Major Eustace?”,The major leant back, puffed ⁶ out a cloud of smoke, and said in an enlightened voice:,It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。,He admired the old man for his crafty plan.他敬佩老者的神机妙算 。