The Seven Dials mystery

by Agatha Christie · language: en

ON EARLY RISING That amiable youth, Jimmy Thesiger, came racing down the big staircase at Chimneys two steps at a time.

So precipitate was his descent that he collided with Tredwell, the stately butler, just as the latter was crossing the hall bearing a fresh supply of hot coffee.

Owing to the marvellous presence of mind and masterly agility of Tredwell, no casualty occurred.

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