Every Sherlock Holmes story has at least one marvelous scene.

As I understand it, a born executive is a guy who, when anything difficult or unexpected happens, yells for somebody to come and help him.

I don't approve of open fires. You can't think, or talk or even make love in front of a fireplace. All you can do is stare at it.

War doesn't mature men; it merely pickles them in the brine of disgust and dread.

Afraid? I can dodge folly without backing into fear.

Everyone has something they don't want anyone to see; that is one of the functions of a home, to provide a spot to keep such things.

Genius is fine for the ignition spark, but to get there someone has to see that the radiator doesn't leak and no tire is flat.