[Comprehensive Classics] Detective Mary

"Sherlock, you mean Sherlock Holmes?"

Poirot who said this showed a look of surprise, he even stood up from the files and documents on the desk: "Holmes is also in Paris?"

Mary:? ?

Although Sherlock is not a common name, but the full name can be called directly from the name, only Mr. Hercule Poirot has known the possibility of Holmes a long time ago.

——My God, Holmes and Poirot have known each other for a long time, and judging by Mr. Poirot's attitude, they are probably fairly familiar with each other.

What kind of century scene is this?You have to know how many detective novel lovers in the world want to see Sherlock Holmes and Poirot in the same frame. It is a pity that even if Sir Conan Doyle and Ms. Agatha Christie lived in similar eras, it is even very possible They got acquainted, but there was no "strong alliance" to satisfy the fantasies of book fans.

Thinking that such a scene has already happened... Mary's mood can no longer be described in terms of shock.

Of course, it wasn't just Mary. Mr. Poirot's words fell to the ground, causing all three people in the office to fall into a state of surprise.Mary and Irene looked at each other, and finally Irene was the first to come to her senses: "Sir, it sounds like you and Mr. Holmes have known each other for a long time."

This is the answer in the affirmative.

The short detective rubbed his forehead and sighed: "My family and Holmes' family have known each other for a long time. Holmes' mother has French blood, and my family has been the same for several generations."

Irene suddenly said: "So strictly speaking, you are family friends."

Poirot was a little helpless: "You are not wrong to say that, Miss Irene."

Mary: "..."

Why are they family friends again? Mary couldn't help but slander in her heart, how could the Holmes family have family friends with everyone.

However, although Mr. Poirot appears as a middle-aged and old man with a big belly in most cases, according to the time background, he is indeed a person of the same era as Sherlock Holmes, perhaps about ten years behind.

Poirot standing in front of Mary did look younger than Sherlock, but not as exaggeratedly as ten years younger.

Moreover, in the original book, Holmes did say that he has French relatives, so he must forcibly trace the source. It is not particularly outrageous that the two families of Poirot and Holmes can be related.

M. Poirot has said so himself, but accept the fact that two world-famous detectives have known each other since childhood, what else can Mary do?According to Sherlock Holmes' temper, Mr. Poirot will not be surprised to say that Mary was bullied by him when he was a child.

"but."

After the astonishment, M. Poirot grasped the point at once.

When Mary mentioned Holmes just now, he called out his name, which is enough to prove that the relationship between the two people is very close.A woman who has a close relationship with Holmes...Poirot couldn't help but look at Mary again, and said in disbelief: "I haven't seen you for a few years, and Sherlock Holmes has made a female friend. Miss Mary, you are really a... magnanimous Another extraordinary lady."

Mary then laughed out loud.

Irene pursed her lips and took the initiative to assume the responsibility of the introducer: "Have you heard the news about Barnum, Mr. Poirot?"

Poirot was taken aback: "Of course, does the head of the circus have anything to do with Miss Mary?"

Erin: "Since you know Barnum, you should know the novel "The King of Carnival" that has been sold in the United States and Australia."

Having said that, M. Poirot understood everything without Irene needing to say more.

Anyone who has the habit of reading newspapers will know that PT Barnum's sudden comeback to prepare for a new circus tour is due to the influence of the novel "The King of Carnival", and when Miss Irene just introduced Mary, she said that she is a detective fiction writer.The real identity of Philip Luther, the author of "The King of Carnival", is a mystery. Even if the cases and influence of the Illuminati are limited to the United Kingdom, it is enough for Mr. Poirot in Belgium to contact everything. Luther is Mary Ben. Nat facts.

"c'est magnifique! (Extraordinary indeed!) It is an honor to have known you both," exclaimed Poirot, "especially since it sounds like you are all on friendly terms with Holmes. Especially Miss Mary, I did not expect that." , Sherlock Holmes will be favored by a lady one day, and even he will be favored by a lady!"

Erin: "..."

Mary: "..."

Such an exclamation, really only people who have known Sherlock Holmes for a long time can speak!Mary couldn't laugh or cry, let alone Mr. Poirot didn't think of it, two years ago, even Mary herself wouldn't have thought of it.Mr. Holmes playing Brahms for her?Such a scene may only appear in a dream.

However, such an unexpected "recognition of relatives" not only brought surprise, but also brought trust.

"It is true that Sherlock is also in France," said Mary, "but he is not in Paris. This time we are leaving London because a professor named James Moriarty may be planning a big case involving many countries. It is said that recently The unrest in northern France has since been connected with it, and Sherlock is investigating the matter at Montsou."

"Professor Moriarty."

Poirot repeated the name: "I know him, and I have heard a little about Holmes' sudden arrival in France two years ago."

But Mr. Poirot was not involved in the previous economic case, and he didn't know the specific ins and outs. He pondered for a moment, and then said: "This professor also has a very high reputation in the Belgian academic circle. He is a very calm person. If you want to do something unjust, you are really a troublesome opponent."

Mary: "May we ask you to lend a helping hand, sir?"

Poirot said silently, "...it is my honor, Miss Mary. But I don't think Holmes may be willing."

Fine.

After getting such a reply, plus Mr. Poirot's reaction when he heard the name of Sherlock Holmes before, Mary now felt that Sherlock might have really bullied Mr. Poirot when he was a child.

And Mary "knows" Poirot a long time ago. Even if she doesn't recite his experience backwards like she did with Mr. Holmes, she has been deeply immersed in Ms. Agatha Christie's wonderful logic.So Mary already had trust when she saw Poirot, but Irene didn't.

When she learned that Mr. Poirot was a friend of Holmes, Irene obviously let go of her guard and vigilance.

Who is Sherlock Holmes?His enemies are all at the level of Professor Moriarty, so it is natural to be extremely smart to be recognized by him.So Irene let out a long sigh of relief.

"That being the case, sir," said Irene, "I don't have to worry about you missing any clues."

M. Poirot smiled politely.

"I didn't expect Holmes' face to be so big," said Mr. Poirot. "Although it made me feel unwilling, at least I got a good result. If you trust me, Miss Irene, can you tell me the news you have concealed?" I?"

He really saw it!

Mary knew it.

Mr. Poirot is not as aggressive as Sherlock Holmes. He knew that Irene was hiding something, and he did not pursue or force him without definite evidence or obvious loopholes.Now that Irene expressed good emotions, he brought up the case again: "Miss Irene, everyone I asked before you would talk about the existence of theater ghosts because of Joseph Bouquet, but you didn't. Since Joseph Bouquet identified you as the 'wife of the ghost', the person closest to the ghost, and you lightly skipped the subject of the existence of the 'ghost', may I infer from this that it is Because in your knowledge, theater ghosts do exist, so this is not a question worth discussing?"

Erin closed her eyes.

She sat down again, and the soprano of the opera house still maintained a gentle and easy-going expression and posture, and it was hard to see what she was thinking about.

"Your guess is right," Irene finally admitted Mr. Poirot's thoughts. "The ghost of the theater that everyone talks about does exist. Joseph Bouquet is crazy and rude, but he is indeed one of the few people who has seen the ghost of the theater." .”

Poirot: "Then I will venture to assume that the victim's name for you is also accurate."

Irene hooked the corners of her lips, and her tone was kind and firm: "Ghost's lover? Yes. But the devil's wife, I will never admit that he is not a murderer."

Poirot: "So, you are secretly married to this gentleman."

Erin: "Yes."

Poirot: "According to your identity, Miss Irene, whoever you want to marry will cause social discussion, but they will not stop you. Since you choose to marry in secret, it may only be that the identity of the man is inconvenient to be disclosed, or because the man , it is inconvenient for your marriage to be made public."

Erin: "It's the former."

M. Poirot was quite puzzled: "So, who is this theater ghost?"

Erin laughed.

When it comes to her lover, she is still so affectionate.Mary likes Irene's demeanor very much, because she is so firm and moving with the support of her soul.

"If you think he's some gentleman you've seen in the theater, you're very mistaken, sir," said Irene. "The rumors about him in the theater are partly true, and partly exaggerated. It is false. He does live in the Paris Opera House, hiding under the stage. You said that his identity is inconvenient to be disclosed. Yes, this is the reason for our secret marriage and the reason why I was wary of you in the first place , because once you discover his existence, he will not be able to wash away the suspicion."

"But you are convinced that he was not the murderer," said Poirot.

"not him."

Erin said firmly: "When the incident happened last night, I did not leave the dressing room. But I was not alone, but with my ghost, and I can testify for him!"

Just after her words fell to the ground, a biting cold wind blew from nowhere.Mary turned her head inexplicably, only to hear a deep and loud noise that seemed to come from hell suddenly exploded on the wall or ceiling.

All the light sources in the office went out immediately. Fortunately, it was daytime, but the suddenly darkened environment still made Mary's heart skip a beat.

The faint footsteps were getting closer and closer, as if they were in the wall, or behind everyone.When the footsteps were so close that they almost entered the room, a deep male voice suddenly sounded.

"Don't testify against me, my love," he said, "Joseph Bouquet deserves to die, so what if I killed him, so what if I didn't? Let me strangle this man now, if he will If you lose your breath like Bugai, you don't have to worry about someone knowing the theater's true intentions!"

Poirot: "..."

The detective from Belgium immediately turned his head to look at Irene, who was still sitting on the sofa, with an elegant posture and a friendly smile: "This is my husband Eric, don't worry, sir, Eric is addressing you Just a hello."

Poirot: "..."

The author has something to say: Three more!Ginger Flower's awesome 0v0!

Phantom: I'm going to kill you! ! !

Erin: That's ok, this is my husband saying hello :)