"I do not see," m urm ured Poirot. "I shut my eyes - and think."
Japp sighed. "Well, you've got a dear week to think in."
"And you will bring m e any fresh developments that arise - the result of the labours of the bard-working and lynx-eyed Inspector Miller, for instance?"
"Certainly. That's in the bargain."
"Seem s a shame, doesn't it?" said Japp to m e as I accompanied him to the door. "Like robbing a child!"
I could not help agreeing with a smile. I was still smiling as I re-entered the room.
"Eh bien!" said Poirot immediately. To make fun of Papa Poirot, is it not so?" He shook his finger at me. "You do not trust his grey cells? Ah, do not be confused! Let us discuss this little problem - incomplete as yet, I admit, but already showing one or two points of interest."
"The lake!
