I have often had occasion to notice how, where a direct question would fail to elicit a response, a false assumption brings instant information in the form of a contradiction.

Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody.

Coffee in England always tastes like a chemistry experiment.

If I were at any time to set out on a career of deceit, it would be of Miss Marple that I should be afraid.

Life itself is an unsolved mystery", said the clergyman gravely.

Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.

What good is money if it can't buy happiness?