“ when you find that people are not telling you the truth—look out! ”
Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920). copy citation
| Author | Agatha Christie |
|---|---|
| Source | The Mysterious Affair at Styles |
| Topic | truth lie honesty |
| Date | 1920 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/863/863-h/863-h.htm |
Context
“«Which is a very good, or a very bad explanation,» remarked Poirot. «It covers everything, and explains nothing. I shall keep my eye on our clever Dr. Bauerstein.»
«Any more faults to find with the evidence?» I inquired satirically.
«Mon ami,» replied Poirot gravely, «when you find that people are not telling you the truth—look out! Now, unless I am much mistaken, at the inquest to-day only one—at most, two persons were speaking the truth without reservation or subterfuge.»
«Oh, come now, Poirot! I won't cite Lawrence, or Mrs. Cavendish.” source
«Any more faults to find with the evidence?» I inquired satirically.
«Mon ami,» replied Poirot gravely, «when you find that people are not telling you the truth—look out! Now, unless I am much mistaken, at the inquest to-day only one—at most, two persons were speaking the truth without reservation or subterfuge.»
«Oh, come now, Poirot! I won't cite Lawrence, or Mrs. Cavendish.” source
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