there is evil everywhere under the sun.

The simplest explanation is always the most likely.

It is deplorable...to remove all the romance - all the mystery!

... it's always interesting when one doesn't see. If you don't see what a thing means, you must be looking at it wrong way round.

Never worry about what you say to a man. They're so conceited that they never believe you mean it if it's unflattering.

At the small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction - it fascinated rather than repelled.

I specialize in murders of quiet, domestic interest.