Still, we can but try." 106 With a nod that was barely civil, Miss Howard assented to Poirot's request for a few minutes' conversation. 
She granted him a few minutes after dinner.
mnli hypothesis: She granted him a few minutes after dinner. premise: Still, we can but try." 106 With a nod that was barely civil, Miss Howard assented to Poirot's request for a few minutes' conversation. 