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DEAD MAN’S MIRROR,One,IThe flat was a modern one. The furnishings of the room were modern, too. The armchairs weresquarely built, the upright chairs were angular. A modern writing table was set squarely in front ofthe window, and at it sat a small, elderly man. His head was practically the only thing in the roomthat was not square. It was egg-shaped.,M. Hercule Poirot was reading a letter:,Station: Whimperley. Hamborough Close,,Telegrams: Hamborough St.?Mary,September 24th, 1936.,M. Hercule Poirot.,Dear Sir,—A matter has arisen which requires handling with great delicacyand discretion ¹. I have heard good accounts of you, and have decided ² to entrustthe matter to you. I have reason to believe that I am the victim of fraud, but forfamily reasons I do not wish to call in the police. I am taking certain measures ofmy own to deal with the business, but you must be prepared to come down hereimmediately on receipt of a telegram. I should be obliged if you will not answerthis letter.,Yours faithfully,,Gervase Chevenix-Gore.,Please use your best discretion to handle the matter.请慎重处理此事。,This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势 。