" You've a pretty good nerve," said Ratchett. " Will twenty thousand dollars tempt you?" It will not." If you're holding out for more, you won't get it. I know what a thing's worth to me." I, also M. Ratchett." What's wrong with my proposition?" Poirot rose. " If you will forgive me for being personal - I do not like your face, M. Ratchett," he said. "