The Case of the Distressed Lady: An Agatha Christie Short Story

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Agatha Christie. The Case of the Distressed Lady: An Agatha Christie Short Story

The Case of the Distressed Lady. A Short Story. by Agatha Christie

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The Case of the Distressed Lady

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That, it seemed, was what the girl was by no means sure of. She stared at Mr Parker Pyne with a desperate intentness. Suddenly she spoke with a rush.

‘Yes, I will tell you. I’ve made up my mind now. I’ve been nearly crazy with worry. I didn’t know what to do or whom to go to. And then I saw your advertisement. I thought it was probably just a ramp, but it stayed in my mind. It sounded so comforting, somehow. And then I thought – well, it would do no harm to come and see. I could always make an excuse and get away again if I didn’t – well, it didn’t –’

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