Is there no direct logical correlation between 'I have been visiting an old woman in the village, she explained, "and as Lawrence told me you were with Monsieur Poirot I thought I would call for you."' and 'I am good friends with Monsieur Poirot.', indicating neutrality?
I have been visiting an old woman in the village, she explained, "and as Lawrence told me you were with Monsieur Poirot I thought I would call for you."###I am good friends with Monsieur Poirot.