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. 
Miss Howard was very glad of the opportunity to talk to Poirot again.
mnli hypothesis: Miss Howard was very glad of the opportunity to talk to Poirot again. 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. 