
Do you know Hercule Poirot? He's a fictional Belgian detective created by Agatha Christie, which is the greatest after Sherlock Holmes. The books are always the greatest hits. One of the famous books known as "The Big Four".
Los Angeles was being stormed by the first printed "The Big Four" with the author signature on the first page. Melinda, who is the big fan of Hercule Poirot, went to the book store to see it for herself. The book store was crowded by Hercule Poirot's fans. An auction was being held, when she got there. And the book would be given to the highest bet.
"1,000 dollar" An old man said.
"1,500 dollar" An old lady shouted.
"2,500 dollar" Melinda tried to be the highest bet. She preferred to eat instant noodle for a whole month rather than to lose the book.
"20,000 dollar!"
Wow! All eyes looked at a 20-years-old beautiful lady. Of course, the book fell onto her hand, since she's the highest bet. After the crowded had dismissed, Melinda came to her, as she's curious about the book.
"Good afternoon miss. Sorry to bother you."
"Yes, can I help you?"
"I'm a big fan of Hercule Poirot. Do you mind if take a look at the signature?" Melinda said with a big hope.
Fortunately, that lady called Cindy didn't mind about it. So, she showed the book to Melinda. Melinda open the page carefully and read the book. The page looked very old. There's something written on it:
Los Angeles was being stormed by the first printed "The Big Four" with the author signature on the first page. Melinda, who is the big fan of Hercule Poirot, went to the book store to see it for herself. The book store was crowded by Hercule Poirot's fans. An auction was being held, when she got there. And the book would be given to the highest bet.
"1,000 dollar" An old man said.
"1,500 dollar" An old lady shouted.
"2,500 dollar" Melinda tried to be the highest bet. She preferred to eat instant noodle for a whole month rather than to lose the book.
"20,000 dollar!"
Wow! All eyes looked at a 20-years-old beautiful lady. Of course, the book fell onto her hand, since she's the highest bet. After the crowded had dismissed, Melinda came to her, as she's curious about the book.
"Good afternoon miss. Sorry to bother you."
"Yes, can I help you?"
"I'm a big fan of Hercule Poirot. Do you mind if take a look at the signature?" Melinda said with a big hope.
Fortunately, that lady called Cindy didn't mind about it. So, she showed the book to Melinda. Melinda open the page carefully and read the book. The page looked very old. There's something written on it:
To my lovely grandchild.
I wrote this book for you. Hope you will study hard.
Your grandfather,
Hercule Poirot
I wrote this book for you. Hope you will study hard.
Your grandfather,
Hercule Poirot
Suddenly, Melinda's expression changed.
"Cindy, there's something wrong with this writing. Take a look." Melinda showed the book to Cindy.
"Hmm.. I guess you're right. Let's talk to the bookstore owner"
The bookstore owner admitted his fault. He confessed that he himself who wrote it to be able to sell the book at high price. However, he returned all Cindy's money.
"Cindy, there's something wrong with this writing. Take a look." Melinda showed the book to Cindy.
"Hmm.. I guess you're right. Let's talk to the bookstore owner"
The bookstore owner admitted his fault. He confessed that he himself who wrote it to be able to sell the book at high price. However, he returned all Cindy's money.
How did Melinda was able to prove that the writing was fake?
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