No. III.- THE LADY ON THE STAIRS.
"GOOD evening, Moosior," said our friend Inspector Japp. "Allow me to introduce Captain Kent, of the United States Secret Service."
Captain Kent was a tall, lean American, with a singularly impassive face which looked as though it had been carved out of wood.
“Pleased to meet you, gentlemen," he murmured, as he shook hands jerkily.
Poirot threw an extra log on the fire, and brought forward two more easy chairs. I brought out glasses and attended to the liquid refreshments. The Captain took a deep draught, and expressed appreciation.
“Legislation in your country is still sound," he observed.
“And now to business," said Japp. “ Moosior Poirot here made a certain request to me. He was interested in some concern that went by the name of the Big Four, an
