Цитаты из книги «Murder On The Orient Express / Убийство в восточном экспрессе»

‘Not at all. Not at all.’ He turned once more to the conductor. ‘Everyone has arrived?’

The Bosphorus was rough and M. Poirot did not enjoy the crossing. He was separated from his travelling companions on the boat, and did not see them again.

Her anxiety, however, was needless. Ten minutes later the train started again.

Yes, this will delay us.’ ‘It is possible—yes,’ agreed Poirot. ‘But we can’t afford delay! The train is due in at 6.55 and one has to cross the Bosphorus and catch the Simplon Orient Express the other side at nine o’clock. If there is an hour or two of delay we shall miss the connection.’

It is something that has caught fire under the dining-car. Nothing serious. It is put out. They are now repairing the damage. There is no danger, I assure you.’

afternoon when the train came to a halt

It was about half-past two in the

Discreetly M. Poirot turned away. He wondered. He would hardly have recognized the cool, efficient voice of Miss Debenham…

Not now. Not now. When it’s all over. When it’s behind us— —’

After about ten minutes, however, he decided that a breath of air would not