The mystery story is two stories in one: the story of what happened and the story of what appeared to happen.

A little work, a little sleep, a little love and it's all over.

Men love a joke - on the other fellow. But your really humorous woman loves a joke on herself.

We are often miserable at our desk or typewriters, but not happy away from them.

McKnight is gradually taking over the criminal end of the business.

Curious, how one remembered Christmas. Perhaps because other days might appeal to the head, but this one appealed to the heart.

there is no truly honest autobiography.