The whole organization seemed to be in free fall, indulging in a collective fantasy in which experienced colleagues refused to admit that their every movement, every decision that was made and implemented, only led them one step closer to the abyss.

When other people are grieving, the newspaperman turns efficient.

I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anything in the society outside.

There is nothing to talk about" she said. "I'm just a freak that's all.

I will write a couple of books and become a millionaire.

I have a truly marvellous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain.

Impulsive actions led to trouble, and trouble could have unpleasant consequences.