AGATHA CHRISTIE: MYSTERY: THE SEVEN DIALS MYSTERY (CHAPS 5-6) AGATHA CHRISTIE
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Welcome back, everyone, to 1001 Stories for the Road, as we continue The Seven Dials Mystery, by Agatha Christie. Today, Chapters 5 and 6, beginning with Chapter 5, The Man in the Road. "'Father,' said Bondle, opening the door of Lord Catterham's special sanctum and putting her head in, "'I'm going up to town in the Hispano. I can't stand the monotony down here any longer. We only got home yesterday.' complained Lord Catterham. "'I know. It seems like a hundred years. I'd forgotten how dull the country could be.' "'I don't agree with you,' said Lord Catterham. "'It's peaceful. That's what it is. Peaceful. And extremely comfortable. I appreciate getting back to Treadwell more than I can tell you.' That man studies my comfort in the most marvellous manner.
Somebody came round only this morning to know if they could hold a tally for girl guides here.' "'A rally,' interrupted Bundle. "'Rally, tally, it's all the same. Some silly word meaning nothing whatever.
But it would have put me in a very awkward position having to refuse.
In fact, I probably shouldn't have refused. But Treadwell got me out of it.' I've forgotten what he said, something damned ingenious which couldn't hurt anybody's feelings and which knocked the idea on the head absolutely.' "'Well, being comfortable isn't enough for me,' said Bundle. "'I want excitement.' Lord Catterham shuddered. "'Didn't we have enough excitement four years ago?' he demanded plaintively.' "'Well, I'm about ready for some more,' said Bundle.
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"'Not that I expect I shall find any in town, "'but at any rate I shan't dislocate my jaw with yawning.' "'In my experience,' said Lord Ketterham, "'people who go about looking for trouble usually find it.' "'He yawned. "'All the same,' he added. "'I wouldn't mind running up to town myself.' "'Well, come on,' said Bundle. "'But be quick, because I'm in a hurry.' Lord Catterham, who had begun to rise from his chair, paused. "'Did you say you were in a hurry?' he asked, suspiciously. "'In a devil of a hurry,' said Bundle. "'That settles it,' said Lord Catterham. "'I'm not coming.' "'to be driven by you in the Espada when you're in a hurry? "'No, it's not fair to any elderly man. "'I shall stay here.' "'Please yourself,' said Bundle, and withdrew.
"'Treadwell took her place. "'The vicar, my lord, is most anxious to see you. "'Some unfortunate controversy having arisen "'about the status of the boys' brigade.' Lord Catterham groaned. "'I rather fancied, my lord, that I'd heard you mention at breakfast that you were strolling down to the village this morning to converse with the vicar on the subject.' "'Did you tell him so?' asked Lord Catterham eagerly. "'I did, my lord. He departed, if I may say so, a hot foot. I hope I did right, my lord.' "'Ah, of course you did, Treadwell. You're always right. You couldn't go wrong if you tried.'
Treadwell smiled benignly and withdrew. Bundle, meanwhile, was sounding the klaxon impatiently before the lodge gates, while a small child came hastening out with all speed from the lodge, admonishment from her mother following her. "'Make haste, Katie. That be her ladyship in a mortal hurry as always.' It was indeed characteristic of Bundle to be in a hurry, especially when driving a car. She had skill and nerve, and was a good driver, Had it been otherwise, her reckless pace would have ended in disaster more than once. It was a crisp October day, with a blue sky and a dazzling sun. The sharp tang of the air brought the blood to Bondo's cheeks and filled her with the zest of living. She had that morning sent Gerald Wade's unfinished letter to Lorraine Wade at Dean Priory, enclosing a few explanatory lines.
The curious impression it had made upon her was somewhat dimmed in the daylight, yet it still struck her as needing explanation. She intended to get hold of Bill Eversley sometime and extract from him fuller details of the house party which had ended so tragically. In the meantime, it was a lovely morning and she felt particularly well as the Hispana was running like a dream.
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