Poirot's Locked Case

Poirot's locked case is where he keeps his important documents. While at Styles, it is where Poirot locks up the case sheets. Poirot tells Hastings that if he passes away before the end of the case that Hastings will find indications in the case to help Hastings solve the mystery. Poirot wears the key to unlock the case around his neck. When Hastings open the locked case, all he finds are two books of plays and a slip of paper that tells Hastings to talk to Curtiss, Poirot's previous valet.