Lord Pearson, Poirot and others in “Unfinished Business”

Mr. Poirot, I can't apologize enough.

Poirot

[Thinking he's there about Poirot's missing bank balance] I am very pleased to hear you say so personally.

Yes, I realize it's a little late but you see-

Poirot

Not at all, not at all, Lord Pearson. It is better late than never, as you English say. Please do take a seat, eh? And may I offer you a drink?

A dry sherry, thank you. You see-

Poirot

Hastings, a little something for you, my friend?

Hastings

Oh, why thank you.

This is a matter of such vital concern to us all that I don't think that I or any of the bank's directors will sleep easily in our beds until it's been sorted out.

Poirot

Well, I must admit that I have not seen it in quite that light but,um... yes, I must agree with you. It is certainly most vital.

You know about the disappearance of Mr. Wu Ling then?

Poirot

Monsieur Wu Ling? [It dawns on him] Ah... Hastings, be so kind as to pour me a little brandy.