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[wellinghall]

Poirot (for instance) usually seems to have a cord round his neck and chest. Does anyone know what this would be for?

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[segh.livejournal.com]

A lanyard, on the end of which (in a pocket) is a whistle, with which he can if necessary summon the police. When I was in the Sea Rangers my bosun's call was similarly attached.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Possibly, but it's not just in Poirot that I've seen it.