John strode on ahead and I took the opportunity of whispering to Poirot: "There will be an inquest then?" Poirot nodded absently. 
I talked loudly to Poirot so John would hear me.
mnli hypothesis: I talked loudly to Poirot so John would hear me. premise: John strode on ahead and I took the opportunity of whispering to Poirot: "There will be an inquest then?" Poirot nodded absently. 