The members of the Tuesday Club debate possible solutions between them but Miss Marple hits on the correct one: although she does not know what caused Sir Richard to stumble – possibly a trip over a tree root – it was his cousin Elliot who quickly stabbed him in the pretence of examining him. The knife was hidden as part of his fancy dress costume.
The members of the Tuesday Club discuss potential solutions, but Miss Marple identifies the correct one: although she doesn't know why Sir Richard stumbled – possibly a trip over a tree root – it was his cousin Elliot who swiftly stabbed him in the guise of examining him. The knife was concealed as part of his elaborate costume.