| A | B |
| Wargrave | received letter from Constance Culmington to catch up on old times |
| Rogers | hired by the Owens to work on the island |
| Marston | received a telegram from Badger to spend a weekend partying |
| Blore | hired as a private detective to guard Mrs. Owen's jewels |
| Armstrong | hired by Mr. Owens to be a private doctor to Mrs. Owens |
| Lombard | hired by Mr. Morris to do an unknown job |
| Brent | received a letter from old acquaintance for a free vacation |
| Claythorne | hired by Mrs. Owens to be her secretary |
| Macarthur | received a letter to come meet up with some old friends |