Not unless our friend Japp has taken leave of his senses, replied Poirot placidly. 
She asked calmly if our friend Japp had lost his senses.
She was very agitated when she asked about Japp.
two sunbathers are on the pavement
Some things have been explained by the new factor.
A woman is running a marathon.
An olympic contender from China is competing.
A man is next to a window.
People are fighting.