Don't you know, you idiot, that that is what every fool of a woman says about her child?
Miss Bulstrode's thoughts.
Well,” said Adam, as Poirot went out. “First girls’ knees, and now draughtsmanship! What next, I wonder!
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Excuse me, Monsieur Poirot. If you'd like to ask any questions, I'm sure the doctor wouldn't mind.
Of course not. Of course not. Great admirer of yours, Monsieur Poirot. Little gray cells -- order and method. I know all about it.
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Do you believe in the value of truth, my dear, or don’t you?”
“Of course I believe in the truth,” said Rhoda, staring.
“Yes, you say that, but perhaps you haven’t thought about it. The truth hurts sometimes – and destroys one’s illusions.”
“I’d rather have it all the same.” said Rhoda.
“So would I. But I don’t know that we’re wise.
Poirot said placidly, “One does not, you know, employ merely the muscles. I do not need to bend and measure the footprints and pick up the cigarette ends and examine the bent blades of grass. It is enough for me to sit back in my chair and think. It is this – ” he tapped his egg-shaped head – “this, that functions!
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And yet," said Poirot, "suppose an accident-"
"Ah, no, my friend-"
"From your point of view it would be regrettable, I agree. But nevertheless let us just for one moment suppose it. Then, perhaps, all these here are linked together - by death.
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For in the long run, either through a lie, or through truth, people were bound to give themselves away …
Agatha ChristieGot on! Got on! It's not a question of getting on. That's the wrong view altogether. The Classics aren't a ladder leading to quick success.
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A woman who doesn't lie is a woman without imagination and without sympathy.
Agatha ChristieTake this Hercules -this hero! Hero, indeed! What was he but a large muscular creature of low intelligence and criminal tendencies!
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