“In fact you deliberately lied to us in the matter.” “Certainly. I would do the same again. Her mother was my friend. I believe, Messieurs, in loyalty—to one’s friends and one’s family and one’s caste.” “You do not believe in doing your utmost to further the ends of justice?” “In this case I consider that justice—strict justice—has been done.” Poirot leaned forward. “You see my difficulty, Madame.
