Tuppence's

With a cry, Beatrice Kingston Bruce tore herself from Tuppence's grasp and dashed down the stairs, just as the front door was opened once more to admit Mr. Rennie.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

Then he rushed to Tuppence's assistance and between them they subdued Hannah just as Dr. Burton came hurrying in.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

Presently he rose, sighed, and went out to do what could be done, cursing Tuppence's over fervent imagination.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

The client was a girl of about Tuppence's age, tall and dark with a rather haggard face and scornful eyes.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

And just in that minute of triumph, the other door, the door into Tuppence's own office, opened noiselessly and Inspector Marriott and two men armed with revolvers stepped into the room, with the sharp command: "Hands Up!"

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

"Bingo did it -" she said in a strained whisper Then her hands relaxed, and she seemed to nestle down on Tuppence's shoulder.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

Tommy bent over and looked where Tuppence's small finger pointed to a portion of the verse in question.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

Tuppence's next port of call was the flat in Clarges Street.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

Tommy felt Tuppence's hand press his arm ever so slightly.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984

He was always profoundly mistrustful of Tuppence's brilliant ideas.

Partners In Crime Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 1984