American Day Dream

American Day Dream
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What is this you ate saying,madame?" "I am saying that I was the cause of my mother-in-law's death.I wasacting,as I thought,honestly-but the result was unfortunate.To all intents andpurposes,I killed her." Poirot leaned back in his chair."Will you be so kind as to elucidate thisstatement,madame?" Nadine bent her head. "Yes,that is what I wish to do.My first reaction,naturally,was to keep myprivate affairs to myself,but I see that the time has come when it would bebetter to speak out.I have no doubt,M.Poirot,that you have
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often receivedconfidences of a somewhat intimate mature?" "That,yes." "Then I will tell you quite simply what occurred.My marriedlife,M.Poirot,has not been particularly happy.My husband is not entirely toblame for that -his mother's influence over him has been unfortunate -but I havebeen feeling for some time that my life was becoming intolerable." She paused and then went on: "On the afternoon of my mother-in-law's death I came to a decision.I have afriend -a very good friend.He has suggested more than once that I should throwin my lot with him.On that afternoon I accepted his proposal."