Summarize chapter 3 of the book, "And Then There Were None"
In chapter 3 of "And Then There Were None," the ten strangers invited to the isolated Soldier Island are settling into their new surroundings. As they gather for dinner, they find the atmosphere uneasy and are curious about their mysterious host, Mr. and Mrs. Owen, who are absent. General Macarthur, an elderly man, reflects on his past and guilt for a soldier's death.
After dinner, the guests notice ten little china figures displayed on the dining room table, known as the "Ten Little Soldiers." They are surprised to find that the nursery rhyme associated with the figures has been framed and hung on the wall. The rhyme tells a dark story of death and punishment for unknown wrongdoing. Mr. Rogers, the butler, explains that Mr. Owen had chosen these figures as a whimsical decoration.
During their first night on the island, Vera Claythorne, a young and nervous woman, finds a poem about Ten Little Soldiers in her room. It details how each figurine meets with a tragic fate. This unnerves her, and she becomes wary of her surroundings. Meanwhile, the other guests also discover similar poems in their rooms.
The guests gather together in the drawing-room, discussing their suspicions and fears about Mr. and Mrs. Owen's absence. They ponder the possible reasons why they were invited to the island and share their concerns about the odd atmosphere. The tension and paranoia among the group grow as they realize there are no boats on the island, isolating them entirely.
Mr. Rogers arrives with a tray of drinks and assures the group that the owners will be back soon. But as he exits the room, Rogers hears a crashing sound and rushes back to find that one of the Ten Little Soldiers figurines has fallen and broken on the floor. The group tries to hide their unease, but they are alarmed by the coincidence with the nursery rhyme.
As the day ends, the guests retreat to their rooms, feeling increasingly unsettled by the mysterious events. The chapter concludes with each character's thoughts and reflections, revealing their growing suspicion of the island and their fellow companions.
Chapter 3 establishes a sense of tension and uncertainty among the guests as they try to make sense of the strange occurrences and the inevitable connection to the Ten Little Soldiers nursery rhyme.