Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases

Goal 1 achieved

Poirot’s room

We speak with Elizabeth who entered the room: “I suppose you know …”.

The objective of “Blackmail Investigation” is “The Blackmailer’s First Letter” and “The Blackmail Case” is “The Blackmailer wants the family to suffer” – “The Blackmailer wants the family to leave the mansion”.

Objective 3 – The Blackmailer’s First Letter: “Ransom Demand”, “The Blackmailer Wants the Family to Suffer” and “The Blackmailer Wants the Family to Leave the Mansion”.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

3. “The blackmailer wants the family to leave the mansion ” (“Blackmailer’s First Letter”) + ” Deed of Sale ” (Big Hall) = ” Perhaps the blackmailer needs a home ” → ” Talk to Elizabeth “.

We speak with Elizabeth: “I did not know about the plans to sell the house”

Goal 3 – House Deed: “The house is registered as a tourist attraction.”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

4. “The house keeps many secrets” (“House of Mnemosyne”) + “Servants know about blackmail” = “Servants can know about the reason for blackmail” .

Goal 3 achieved

We speak with Elizabeth: “Do you know where Madame Angelina is now?”.

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot – Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Achievements

Quarrel (plot)

Complete Chapter 2

Order and System (plot)

Make 50 inferences

Major Felix Hagen (storyline)

Reveal the secret

well-read

Read all the books in the library

Collective Achievements in Chapter 2

Graceful Masterpiece (Cumulative)

Examine all the paintings in the main hall

Room with a beautiful view (accumulative)

Examine every window in the game

– window in the library (5/15);

– a window in the cabin (6/15).

Balance of life and work (cumulative)

Inspect all items in the office space

Poirot and Elizabeth descend into the great hall, where they witness Gideon quarreling with Major Felix Hagen. Slightly shabby, the major goes outside, and Poirot follows him.

We speak with Major Hagen.

Purpose: Find out if the major started the quarrel

Select replicas:

(Showing interest) “I have no doubt…”;

(Agreeing) “You think she made a mistake…”;

(Opposition) “There is an obvious enmity between you and Monsieur Demir.”

Poirot returns to the house.

big hall

Opened ” Goal 1: Find out the circumstances of the quarrel “

We speak with Archibald

Opened ” Goal 2. Meet the rest of the guests and find out how they are related to the family “

“Is this evening following some kind of plan?”

Objective 2 – “Archibald”: “Guest Location” → ” View Salon ” and ” View Library “.

“You didn’t interfere in the quarrel…”

Goal 1 – “Major”: ” Major wanted to calm down .”

We read the “Brochure” lying on the table

Objective 2 – ” Talk to Margot “.

We look at the “Brochure” on the table.

Objective 2 – “Big Hall”: “Pamphlet” → ” Talk to Margot “.

We pass into the salon.

Salon

We speak with Margot (the profile “Margot de Vaux” opens):

“Besides flattery, what else do you do?”

Goal 2 – “Margot”: “Margot does charity work.”

“Are you here on the side of the bride or the groom?”

Target 2 – “Margo”: “Margo and Cassandra have been friends for a long time” and ” Margo protects Cassandra “.

“The spectacle of the Major lying on the floor…”

Objective 1 – “Margo”: ” Major doesn’t like Gideon ” – ” Talk to ‘Cassandra ‘ and ‘ Talk to Zechariah ‘.”

Goal 2 – “Major”: “Major bonded with his family after the Viscount’s death.”

“What do you think of Monsieur Demir?”

Objective 1 – Gideon: Quick Engagement.

“Do you work at a women’s shelter?”

Goal 2 – “Margot”: “Margot cares about others.”

We speak with Zechariah:

“First, I must apologize for being rude…”

Goal 1 – “Zechariah”: ” Gideon is concerned about the state of the family .”

Goal 2 – “Zechariah”: ” Zechariah is drunk ” and “Zechariah is Gideon’s brother” – “The brothers don’t get along.”

“And what is your work connected with…”;

“I wonder if it’s worth asking…”

Goal 1 – “Zechariah”: ” The difference in position .”

“I got the feeling…”

Goal 1 – “Gideon”: ” The brothers have already dealt with the major “

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

The brothers have already dealt with the Major (“Zacharius”) + The Major does not like Gideon (“Margo”) = The Major intended to warn Angelina .

Chatting with Cassandra:

“As far as I understand, the previous quarrel…”

Goal 1 – “Cassandra”: “Cassandra knows how to avoid arguments.”

“Your daughter invited me…”;

“I must thank you for your hospitality”;

“As I understand it, the major is not happy…”;

“There must be news about the engagement…”

Goal 1 – “Cassandra”: ” Wedding in a hurry “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

“A quick wedding ” + ” Gideon is worried about the state of the family ” = ” Possible financial motives .”

We continue the conversation: “Perhaps you should tell me …”.

Look at the bottle

Objective 2 – “Salon”: ” Bottle of Alcohol “

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Bottle of alcohol ” + ” Zacharia drunk ” = ” Zacharia drinks a lot ” → ” Talk to Zachariah “.

We speak with Zechariah:

“I don’t want to flood the fire of passions…”

Goal 2 – “Zechariah”: “Zechariah is suppressing something inside.”

Looking through newspapers

Goal 2 – “Salon”: “Newspaper” (topic of conversation).

We look out the “Window” (for the cumulative achievement “A room with a beautiful view”).

We look at the PIANO and at the FIREPLACE. We leave into the hall, we rise to the second floor.

Hall on the second floor

We go to the library (door in the northern wing of the house).

Library

Poirot inadvertently overhears a conversation between Jackie Conrad and Hugo Beckers.

Goal 2 – “Jackie”: “There was a heated discussion between Jackie and Hugo” → ” Talk to Jackie ” and “Hugo”: “There was a heated discussion between Jackie and Hugo” → ” Talk to Hugo “.

We speak with Jackie (opens the profile of Jackie Conrad “):

“How did you get to this holiday?”

Blackmail Investigation Target – Suspects: “Jackie knows a thing or two about the family.”

“Then you must have heard about the recent blackmail?”

Blackmail Investigation Target – Suspects: “Jackie knows a lot about guests”

Target 2 – “Jackie”: ” Jackie’s Blackmail Theory .”

“When I came in, you were talking to a gentleman…”

Goal 2 – “Jackie”: ” Jackie rejects Hugo’s arguments .”

We speak with Hugo (the profile “Hugo Beckers” opens):

“Maybe we should start with an exchange of pleasantries?”;

“Did you come here from Demir or Van den Boschey?”

Goal 2 – “Hugo”: “Hugo invited by Gideon” – “Gideon supports the unions.”

“I witnessed your, so to speak…”

Goal 2 – “Hugo”: ” Hugo refuses to cooperate .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Jackie rejects Hugo’s arguments ” + ” Hugo refuses to cooperate ” = ” Hugo and Jackie’s argument seems serious “

We speak with Ernesto (the profile “Ernesto de Silva” opens):

“So, what are you doing?”;

“I’m right in assuming…”

Objective 2 – “Ernesto”: “Ernesto likes Cassandra” and ” Ernesto helped the family ” → ” Talk to Margo “.

“You witnessed a quarrel…”

Goal 1 – “Major’s Cigar”: ” Gideon had one of the Major’s cigars .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

“The Major wanted to calm down ” + ” Gideon had one of the Major’s cigars ” = “Perhaps Gideon stole the cigar” → ” Talk to Zechariah “.

“I would expect such behavior rather from children…”

Goal 2 – “Major”: “The Major supports the family .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

“The Major supports the family ” + ” Ernesto helped the family ” = ” The family still needs help .”

“The Major supports the family ” + “The Major has become close to the family since the Viscount’s death ” = “The Major is very close to the family ” → ” Talk to Margo ” and ” Talk to Archibald “.

“The Major is very close to the family ” + ” Jackie’s Blackmail Theory ” = ” The Major may have been involved in the blackmail .”

We look out the “Window” (for the cumulative achievement “A room with a beautiful view”).

We look at “Books” and “Collections of books” (for the achievement “Read”).

• ”COLLECTION OF LOVE NOVEL”;
• ”COLLECTION OF DETECTIVE NOVELS”;
• ”LIST OF SAINTS”;
• ”COLLECTION OF DETECTIVE NOVELS”;
• ”BOOK ABOUT TRAVEL”;
• ”DETECTIVE NOVEL”;
• ”LOVE STORY”;
• ”THE STROKE NOVEL”;

We consider objects

• ”GLASS SHOWCASE” (2);
• ”GLOBE”;
• ”TELESCOPE”;
• ”FIREPLACE”;
• ”NOTE”.

We leave the library, head to the salon.

Salon

Chatting with Margot:

“Monsieur Silva declared…”

Objective 2 – “Ernesto”: “Ernesto worked with the Major” → ” Talk to Zachariah “.

“You mentioned the ‘friendship’ between Madame and the Major”

Target 2 – “The Major”: “The Major mistreated Cassandra .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Major mistreated Cassandra ” + ” Margo defends Cassandra ” = ” Margo doesn’t like the Major .”

We speak with Zechariah:

“It’s a shame that because of a simple cigar…”

Goal 1 – “Major’s Cigar”: “Gideon returned the cigar.”

We go out into the hall.

big hall

Poirot unwittingly becomes a witness to how Archibald transfers a phone call to the Major’s phone.

Chat with Archibald:

“Major made himself at home here”

Goal 1 – “The Major”: “The Major considers the family to be high society .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

“The Major considers the family to be high society ” + ” Difference in position ” = ” Possible deterioration in social position .”

” Possible deterioration in social status ” + ” Possible financial motives ” = ” Major thinks that Demirs are not like the family .”

“ Major thinks that Demira is not a match for the family ” + “ Major intended to warn Angelina ” = “ Major is against the wedding ”.

Goal 1 achieved

I’m going to the library.

Library

We speak with Ernesto:

“Did you do business with other guests of the holiday?”

Goal 2 – “Ernesto”: “Worked together with the Major” – “Difficult working relationship.”

We go down to the big hall.

big hall

We read the “Note” attached to the wall.

Opened ” Goal 3. Find out how servants can be connected to recent events “

Objective 3 – Great Hall”: “ Servant Schedule ” → “ View the Pantry ”.

Goal 3 – “Family Current Finances”: “The family is careful about money.”

Target 3 – “Archibald”: “The remaining servants are overburdened.”

We try to open the door to the pantry, but it turns out to be locked.

We try to open the door to the servants’ wing, but it also turns out to be locked.

We go to the salon.

Salon

We speak with Cassandra:

“When I passed by, I noticed that the pantry was locked.”

Having received permission, we again go to the pantry. We find that the door is now open.

buffet

We speak with Inga:

“Forgive me, I didn’t make out your name” (Inga Krank’s profile opens”);

“You are all in labors and worries all evening”

Goal 3 – “Inga”: “Trouble in the kitchen.”

We read the “Letter” lying on the table

Objective 3 – “Documents of dismissal”: ” Dismissal of servants ” – ” Forbidden premises in the house .”

We examine the “Photo” lying on the table

Goal 3 – “Buffer” – ” Photo of the servants .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

” Servants Schedule ” + ” Servants Photo ” = ” Not Enough Servants “.

” Laying Servants ” + ” Not Enough Servants ” = ” Recent Laying Servants ” → ” Talk to Inga “, ” Talk to Cassandra “, ” Talk to Archibald “.

” The family is money-conscious ” (“The family’s current finances”) + ” Recent layoffs of servants ” = ” Layoffs for money .”

We speak with Inga:

“And yet, Madame recently dismissed several servants?”

Goal 2 – “Family’s Current Finances”: ” Layoffs for money .”

Goal 3 – “Inga”: “The servants know that the family is hiding something .”

Blackmail Investigation Objective – Suspects: “Servants may know the reason for the blackmail” – “Servants know the family is hiding something.”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Money Layoffs ” + ” Family Still Needs Help ” = ” Family Financial Trouble ” → ” Talk to Cassandra “.

We look at: BUFFET and at POTS AND PANS, we go out into the hall.

big hall

We speak with Archibald:

“May I have the courage to ask about the servants in the house?”

Goal 3 – “Archibald”: ” Archibald claims poor performance .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

” Archibald claims unsatisfactory work ” + ” Forbidden areas in the house ” = ” Archibald is hiding something .”

We go to the salon.

Salon

We speak with Cassandra:

“I was hoping to inspect the house”

Objective 3 – ” Cassandra is silent about the forbidden premises .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

” Kassandra is silent about the forbidden rooms ” + ” Servants know that the family is hiding something ” = ” Forbidden rooms can keep secrets .”

Goal 3 achieved

“You don’t seem surprised by that…”;

“It has something to do with your…”

Goal 2 – ” All guests are connected to the family in one way or another .”

Goal 2 achieved

We go out into the hall, we speak with Archibald: “You can already lose your head from the smell from the kitchen.”

The guests are seated at the dining table and are having a leisurely conversation, when a frightened Inga runs into the dining room. She reports that the major was killed in the office. Poirot takes matters into his own hands and asks his butler, Archibald, to follow him.

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot – Chapter 3. Major

Chapter 3 Achievements

Major (plot)

Complete Chapter 3

The Truth From Within (plot)

Make 75 inferences

Collective Achievements in Chapter 3

Room with a beautiful view (accumulative)

Examine every window in the game

– a window in the major’s office (7/15);

– a window in the major’s bedroom (8/15).

Major’s office

We look at the “Major’s Body”.

Opened ” Goal 1. Find out what happened before the death of the major .”

Target 1 – “Major’s Body”: “Purple bruise on face” and ” One stab wound “.

We look at the “Wet floor”

Goal 1 – “Carpet”: ” Wet floor “.

Look at “Dirty Carpet”

Goal 2 – “Soiled Carpet” – ” Burn Mark “.

Consider “Safe”

Objective 1 – “Safe”: “Securely locked” and ” Casket “.

The target of “Blackmail Investigation” is “Safe”.

We are interested in “Dent on the plaster”

Objective 1 – “Dent in the plaster”: ” Not repaired .”

Learning the “Open Window” (also for the cumulative achievement “A room with a beautiful view”)

Goal 1 – “Open Window”: “Snow” and ” Third Floor Window “.

We pay attention to the “Metal bucket”

Goal 1 – “Metal Bucket”: ” Remaining Ice Cubes “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Remaining ice cubes ” + ” Wet floor ” = “The bucket was overturned .”

“The bucket was overturned ” + ” Not repaired ” = ” Evidence of a fight “.

We read the “Letter” lying in the chair

The target of Blackmail Investigation is Blackmailer’s Letter.

We select from the floor “Wallet”

Goal 1 – “Wallet”: ” Money ” and “Large Check”.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Money ” + ” Casket ” = ” Valuables are not touched .”

” Valuables untouched ” + ” Third floor window ” = ” Not just a theft .”

Exploring the “Door to the Major’s Bedroom”

Objective 1 – “Door to Major’s Bedroom”: ” Logical entry point “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Evidence of a fight ” + ” Logical place of penetration ” = ” The killer entered the room unhindered ” → ” Speak to Archibald “.

Goal 1 achieved

We speak with Archibald:

“Did any of the servants have access to this office?”;

“Tell about the recent phone call to the Major”;

“Did anyone else enter this room tonight?”

Opened ” Objective 2. Find out who may be responsible for the death of the major, and get the murder weapon .”

Major’s office

Inspecting the “Desktop”

Goal 2 – “Desktop”: ” Very Clean ” and “Letter Opener”.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Very clean ” + “The bucket was overturned ” = ” The scene of the crime has been changed .”

We look into the “Fireplace”

Objective 2 – “Fireplace”: ” Moldy logs .”

We look at the “Rack for fireplace accessories”

Goal 2 – “Fireplace Rack”: “Poker” – “Sharp” and ” Clean “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

“ Clean ” (“Poker”) + “ The crime scene was changed ” = “The poker was cleaned ”.

Look at “Matchbox”

Goal 2 – “Matchbox”: ” Empty “.

Let’s look at the Ashtray

Goal 2 – “Ashtray”: “Full”, ” Half Smoked Cigar “, and ” Ring of Dust “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Dust Ring ” (“Ashtray”) + ” Moldy Logs ” (“Fireplace”) = ” The room is not cleaned ” → ” Speak to Archibald “.

We speak with Archibald:

“For a house where everything is strict…”

Target 2 – “Fireplace”: ” Started “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Started ” (“Fireplace”) + ” Empty ” (“Matchbox”) = ” No source of fire .”

” Burn mark” (“Soiled Carpet”) +”, ” Half-smoked cigar ” (“Ashtray”) = ” Evidence of smoking “.

” Evidence of smoking ” + ” No source of fire ” = ” Someone lit the Major ‘s cigar.”

” Someone lit the Major’s cigar ” + ” The killer entered the room unhindered ” (“The Major’s office”) = “The Major knew the killer “.

“The Major knew the killer ” + ” The crime scene has been changed ” = ” The killer may still be in the building .”

We examine the “TOWELS”, we study the “Major’s Tunic”.

Goal 2 – “Major’s Tunic”: “Old and worn” and “Sheath” – ” Missing Knife “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Missing knife ” (“Major’s tunic”) + “One stab wound” (“Major’s body”) = ” Missing knife can cause death ” → ” Talk to Archibald “.

Goal 2 achieved

Major’s office

Unlocked ” Target: Investigate a Murder “

We speak with Archibald, go to the major’s bedroom.

Major’s bedroom

Unlocked ” Goal 3. Find out who in the house should take a closer look “

We look out the “Window” (for the cumulative achievement “A room with a beautiful view”).

We look at the “GLOBE-BAR” and at the “STAFFIC ANIMAL HEAD”.

We look into the “drawer” of the locker “

Objective: “Investigate the murder” – “A curious letter.”

Goal 3 – “A curious letter”: ” Speak about love for Cassandra ” and ” Speak about helping the family .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

” Speak about helping the family ” (“A curious letter”) + ” Ernesto supports the family ” (“Ernesto”) = ” Perhaps from Ernesto ” → ” Talk to Archibald “.

We speak with Archibald:

“What do you know about the major’s relationship with the guests?”

Goal 3 – “The Major was generally disliked.”

“Do you know anything about the service of a major in the army?”

Goal 3 – “The Major invented his exploits.”

“What can you say about Monsieur da Silva, Major and Madame Van den Bosch?”

Objective 4 – ” Cassandra has several admirers .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

“ Speaking of love for Cassandra ” (“A curious letter”) + “ Cassandra has several admirers ” (“Archibald”) = “ From Ernesto ”.

We read the “Letter” lying on a stool near the bed

Objective: “Investigate Murder” – “Demand Letter”

Goal 3 – Letter of Demand: “Warning of coming strikes” and ” Hugo ‘s work is mentioned.”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

” Hugo’s work is mentioned ” (“Letter of demand”) + ” Gideon supports unions ” (“Gideon”) = ” From Gideon “.

We study the “Note” on the mantelpiece

Purpose: “Investigation of the murder” – “Letter with threats.”

Objective 3 – Threatening Letter: ” Close to Cassandra ” and “”Major mocked Cassandra”.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 3)

” Close to Cassandra ” (“Letter of Threats”) + ” Margot Protects Cassandra ” (“Margot”) = ” From Margot “.

” Several guests threatened the Major ” (“Demand letter”) + ” The killer may still be in the building ” (“Major’s office”) = ” Guests may be involved ” → ” Talk to Archibald “.

Purpose: “Investigation of the murder” – “Guests may be involved.”

Goal 3 achieved

We speak with Archibald.

Poirot asks to collect the guests.

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot – Chapter 4

Chapter 4 Achievements

Break

Stop and rest

Opens after looking at the bottle in the bar at the beginning of the chapter.

Countess Margot de Vaux

Solve the Mystery: Margot’s Memories

Opened during a conversation with Margo about the major.

Curious and Beautiful (Storyline)

Make 100 inferences

Jacqueline “Jackie” Conrad

Solve the Mystery: Jacqueline’s Memories

Opens during a conversation with Angelina.

interrogations

Complete Chapter 4

Salon

Opened ” Objective 1. Interrogate the guests and confirm their alibis “

Target: Murder Investigation – Suspects: “Guests may be involved.”

We look at the bottle standing on the bar (for the “Break” achievement).

We speak with Margo:

“We’ve talked before…”

Goal 1 – “Margot”: ” Zechariah was absent “, ” Gideon was present ” and “Margot was in the saloon”.

We ask Gideon:

“Before they called me to the dining room…”

Objective 1 – “Gideon”: ” Gideon saw Margo and Zacharias “, “Gideon in the saloon”, and “Angelina is still upset about the fight”.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Gideon saw Margo and Zechariah ” + ” Gideon was present ” = ” Margo and Gideon confirm each other’s alibis “.

” Gideon saw Margo and Zechariah ” + ” Zachariah was absent ” = ” Zachariah was absent for a short time ” → ” Speak to Zechariah “.

Communicate with Zechariah:

“Besides talking to me…”

Goal 1 – “Zechariah”: “Zechariah expressed contempt for Margot”, “Zechariah was in the saloon” and ” Zechariah saw Gideon and Margot “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Zechariah saw Gideon and Margot ” + ” Gideon saw Margo and Zechariah ” = ” Gideon and Zechariah confirm each other’s alibis .”

“Your version of events…”

Objective 1 – “Zachariah”: “Zachariah claims that Archibald can confirm his absence” → ” Talk to Archibald “.

Check with Archibald:

“Can you confirm…”

Target 1 – “Archibald”: ” Archibald confirmed the absence of Zacharias .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Zachariah’s absence was confirmed by Archibald ” (“Archibald”) + ” Zachariah was absent for a short time ” = ” Time of absence confirmed by Archibald “.

Conclusion 1: ” Gideon, Zechariah and Margo confirm each other’s alibis .”

Back to Hugo:

“Can you tell me where you were before dinner?”

Goal 1 – “Hugo”: “Hugo was in the library” and ” Talked to me and Jackie “.

Questions for Jackie:

“Tell me about tonight…”

Goal 1 – “Jackie”: ” Ernesto was lurking in the library “, ” Jackie was talking to Hugo ” and “Jackie was in the library”.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Talking to me and Jackie ” (“Hugo”) + ” Jackie was talking to Hugo ” (“Jackie)” = ” Jackie and Hugo confirm each other’s alibis “.

” Talked to me and Jackie ” (“Hugo”) + ” Ernesto lurked in the library ” = ” Hugo doesn’t mention Ernesto ” → ” Talk to Hugo “.

We speak with Hugo:

“What can you say about today’s events?”

Goal 1 – “Hugo”: ” Hugo caught a glimpse of Ernesto .”

We accept Ernesto:

“Where were you before dinner?”

Objective 1 – “Ernesto”: ” The argument between Hugo and Jackie ” and “Ernesto was in the library.”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 1)

” Argument between Hugo and Jackie ” (“Ernesto”) + ” Hugo caught a glimpse of Ernesto ” (“Hugo”) = ” Hugo and Ernesto confirm each other’s alibis “.

” Argument between Hugo and Jackie ” (“Ernesto”) + ” Ernesto lurks in the library ” (“Jackie”) = ” Jackie and Ernesto confirm each other’s alibis .”

Conclusion 2: ” Hugo, Ernesto and Jackie confirm each other’s alibis .”

Goal 1 achieved

Opened ” Objective 2: Continue interrogation and establish probable motives “

We continue to talk with Ernesto:

“Can you tell me more…”

Goal 2 – “Ernesto”: “Ernesto has business connections.”

“Could you tell me more about your relationship…”

Goal 2 – “Ernesto”: “Ernesto likes Cassandra.”

“You said you talked to the major…”

Goal 2 – “Ernesto”: “The Major is involved in labor strikes.”

“Both you and the major for many years…”

Objective 2 – “Ernesto”: “Ernesto denies love for Cassandra” → ” Talk to Margot ” and ” Talk to Jackie “.

Contacting Margot:

“What about Madame’s relationship…”

Goal 2 – “Margo”: ” Cassandra is more than Ernesto’s friend .”

We ask Jackie:

“What do you know about the victim?”

Goal 2 – “Jackie”: “Jackie doesn’t trust the Major.”

“You seem to know everything about everyone…”

Goal 2 – “Jackie”: ” Friendship of Ernesto and Cassandra “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Ernesto and Cassandra’s friendship ” (Jackie) + ” Cassandra is more than Ernesto’s friend ” (“Margot”) = ” Ernesto’s love is a closely guarded secret ” → ” Talk to Ernesto “.

Back to Ernesto:

“My apologies for persistence in questions…”;

“I’m just asking a question…”

Goal 2 – “Ernesto”: ” Ernesto is worried about Cassandra .”

Let’s move on to Margo:

“Have you ever spoken to the Major…”

Objective 2 – “Margot: “The Major is holding on to Cassandra.”

“I’m sure you noticed the absence of Madame van den Bosch…”

Objective 2 – “Margo”: “Disagreements between the Major and Cassandra” → ” Talk to Jackie “.

Let’s go to Jackie.

“What do you think of the Countess?”

Objective 2 – “Jackie”: ” Jackie claims that Margot is withholding information ” → (” Talk to Margot “).

Back to Margot:

“Countess, you made me understand…”

Select replicas:

(Flatively): “No need for an apology …”;

(Forcingly): “Obviously, you care about madam …”.

Target 2 – “Margot”: “Major’s cruelty confirmed.”

“You explained that the major …”.

We speak with Jackie:

“Since you spoke to Monsieur Beckers…”

Goal 2 – “Jackie”: ” Hugo ‘s Despair “.

We talk with Hugo;

“How do you know the victim?”

Target 2 – “Hugo”: ” Hugo has dirt on the Major .”

“You seem to be experiencing to some extent…”

Goal 2 – “Hugo”: ” Hugo claims to have calmed down .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Hugo claims to have calmed down ” (Hugo) + ” Hugo ‘s Despair ” (“Jackie”) = ” Hugo lied about his temper “.

“When did you last see the major?”;

“Do you know this family…”

Objective 2 – “Hugo”: “Gideon is trying to negotiate.”

“So, are you planning to negotiate with Monsieur da Silva?”

Objective 2 – “Hugo” → ” Talk to Zacharias “.

We speak with Zechariah:

“I got the impression that you and Monsieur Gideon…”

Goal 2 – “Zechariah”: ” Zechariah is offended by Gideon .”

“Your relationship with your brother…”;

“Did you speak to the Major this evening?”

Leaping on Gideon:

“I spoke to your brother…”

Goal 2 – “Gideon”: “Gideon denies his brother’s drunkenness.”

“What is your relationship with your brother?”

Goal 2 – “Gideon”: “The dispute between Gideon and Zechariah.”

“Two families are united, and the major…”

Goal 2 – “Gideon”: “The Major does not approve of the marriage.”

“I would like to ask you about the union”

Objective 2 – “Gideon”: ” Gideon wrote a letter ” and ” Gideon refuses to talk about past contacts with the major ” → ” Talk to Zechariah “.

We ask Zechariah:

“What do you know about your brother’s work with unions?”

Objective 2 – “Zechariah”: ” Zechariah defends Gideon ” → ” Speak to Gideon “.

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Zechariah defends Gideon ” + ” Zechariah is offended by Gideon ” = ” Zechariah’s conflicting attitude .”

Back to Gideon:

“I would also like to talk about your brother”

Goal 2 – “Gideon”: ” Gideon senses Zechariah’s alienation .”

Building connections and conclusions (for goal 2)

” Gideon feels Zechariah’s alienation ” (“Gideon”) + ” Zechariah is offended by Gideon ” (“Zechariah”) = ” The brothers do not seek to cooperate .”