Van Gogh Sunflower
She took an unreasoning dislike to me and insisted that I should leavethe house." I could not but admire the girl's courage.She did not attempt to glossover facts,as so many might have been tempted to do,but went straight tothe point with an admirable candour.My heart went out to her in admirationand sympathy. "I call it splendid of you to come and tell us this,"I said. "It's always better to have the truth,"she said with a little smile."Idon't want to shelter behind Mr Clarke's chivalry. He is a very chivalrous man." There was a warm glow in her words.She evidently admired Franklin Clarkeenormously.
Van Gogh Sunflower
"You have been very honest,mademoiselle,"said Poirot. "It is rather a blow to me,"said Thora ruefully."I had no idea LadyClarke disliked me so much.In fact,I always thought she was rather fond ofme."She made a wry face."One lives and learns." She rose. "That is all I came to say.Goodbye." I accompanied her downstairs. "I call that very sporting of her,"I said as I returned to the room. "She has courage,that girl." "And calculation." "What do you mean-calculation?" "I mean that she has the power of looking ahead." I looked at him doubtfully. "She really is a lovely girl,"I said.
Van Gogh Sunflower
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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