Three Character Girl
Antacids
"Was he the one who taught the children to climb the creeping plant?"
"That's possible. Quite often Roger encourages children to be nosy."
"Madame, I'm sorry. There is danger and I am sure I can help. I'm asking you to invite the two of us to stay with you. Do you mind your husband?"
"Oh, no. But he was sure this effort would be in vain. His attitude of just sitting around and expecting Ronald to die made me so angry."
"Calm down, Madame. Let's set our plans methodically."
***
Our plan is as it should be. The next day we flew north. Commissioner Saga was drowned in daydreams. He jerked from his daydream and said quickly,
"Don't Vincent Lemesurier fall off a train like this?" The word "fall down".
"You don't suspect there's a dirty game, do you?"
"Have you ever thought, Hastings, the death of some members of the Lemesurier family was arranged" For example, the death of Vincent. Then that boy in Eton - gun accidents are always confusing. Suppose Ronald falls from the window of a children's room and is thrown to death - it's not suspicious" Why is it just a child, Hastings" Who benefits from the death of the first child" His sister the seventh child! It doesn't make sense!"
"They intended to eliminate the others after that," Rani put forward the idea, although only vaguely mentioning who "they" were. commissioner Saga shook her head, as if dissatisfied.
"Falm poisoning," he murmured.
"Atropine causes the same symptoms. Yes, our presence is necessary." Mrs Lemesurier greeted us with enthusiasm. She took us to her husband's office and left us there. Hugo changed a lot compared to the last time Rani saw him. Now his shoulders were much more bent and his face was strangely pale. He listened as commissioner Saga explained the intent of our arrival at his home.
"Persis is like Sadie's practical thought!" he finally made a sound.
"But, of course, M. commissioner Saga - thank you for your presence; but - the written ones cannot be removed. The path of sinners is heavy. We, the Lemesurier family know - none of us can save ourselves from the curse." commissioner Saga called the creeping plant sawed, but Hugo was apparently not too impressed. "Obviously the carelessness of gardeners - indeed, indeed, it can be a means, but the purpose is clear. I tell you, M. Commissioner Saga, the time cannot be delayed for long." commissioner Saga looked at him attentively.
"Why do you say that?" "Because I myself am damned. Last year I went to the doctor. The disease I had thought was untreatable - the end of my life was not long. But, before I die, Ronald will be taken first. Gerald's gonna get the inheritance." "What if something happens to her?"
"Nothing will happen to Gerald. He's not cursed." "The dream happened?" commissioner Saga insisted.
"My cousin, Roger, is the next heir.
" Our conversation is on the sidelines. A man with a good posture and red curly hair came in carrying the beams.
"Leave those files first, Gardiner," said Hugo Lemesurier. And then he added,
"Yes, yes, Hastings, you are right. Rani doesn't like it. The guy's too handsome. He is better suited to light work that is paid handsomely. Ah, there's a child." Mrs Lemesurier came to us, her two children by her side. The child was handsome, the little one was dark-skinned like his mother, while his older brother had reddish curls. They shook hands with us with a pretty impressive attitude. Soon they showed sincere affection to commissioner Saga. Then we were introduced to Miss Saunders, a mediocre woman.
***
Some days we went through pleasant moments, without difficulty - staying alert, but without results. The children lead normal, happy lives and it seems like everything is sorted out. On the fourth day of our presence, Major Roger Lemesurier came to stay the night. He did not change much, was still as cheerful and polite as he used to be and took all matters lightly. He was clearly well liked by the two boys. The two welcomed his arrival with a cry of excitement and immediately dragged him into the garden to play wild Indians. I saw commissioner Saga following them silently!
***
The next day we were all invited to tea by Lady Claygate, the next-door neighbor of the Lemesurier family. The hostess suggested that we come too, but she seemed a little relieved when commissioner Saga refused and said she preferred to stay home. As soon as they leave, commissioner Saga works.
His movements remind me of a smart terier dog. Rani believes no corner of the house has escaped her investigation. Even so, all of this was panicked secretly and methodically so that his movements did not attract attention at all. Finally, commissioner Saga remained dissatisfied. Then we had tea with Miss Saunders, who also did not attend the tea banquet.
"The children must have enjoyed the tea banquet" he said.
"I hope they are sweet and don't spoil the flower nursery or play around near the bees - "commissioner Saga stops drinking. His face was like someone seeing a ghost. "That's it?" ask her in a blaring voice
. "Rubber, M. Saga commissioner. Bees. Three nests. Lady Claygate is proud of her bees - "
"That's it?" commissioner Saga again. Then he left the table and paced on the porch holding his head with both hands.
Rani could not guess why this small man was so agitated just from hearing the word "bee". It was then that we heard the sound of the car. Commissioner Saga stood at the entrance as the entourage descended.
"Ronald's got a bee sting!" gerald shouted excitedly.
"It's okay" said Mrs Lemesurier.
"The wound hasn't swollen yet either. We put ammonia in his wound." "May I see it, dear?" pinta commissioner Saga.
"Where is the wound?"
"Here, on the side of the neck," Ronald answered in the style of an important person.
"But the sting did not hurt. Dad said, 'Don't move - there's a bee on your body.' I didn't move and Dad took it. The beast stung me first, though it did not hurt. It's just like getting stabbed. I also did not cry because I was a big boy. Anyway, next year I go to school." commissioner Saga checked Ronald's neck, and passed.
He grabbed my arm, then whispered. "Night, buddy. There will be a small event tonight! Don't say this to anyone." commissioner Saga won't speak any further. I walked through the evening with curiosity.
