“ Sometimes, I feel sure he is as mad as a hatter; and then, just as he is at his maddest, I find there is method in his madness. ”
Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920). copy citation
| Author | Agatha Christie |
|---|---|
| Source | The Mysterious Affair at Styles |
| Topic | madness method |
| Date | 1920 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/863/863-h/863-h.htm |
Context
“«How ridiculous! He's going out of the gate. Isn't he coming back to-day?»
«I don't know. I've given up trying to guess what he'll do next.»
«Is he quite mad, Mr. Hastings?»
«I honestly don't know. Sometimes, I feel sure he is as mad as a hatter; and then, just as he is at his maddest, I find there is method in his madness.»
«I see.»
In spite of her laugh, Mary was looking thoughtful this morning. She seemed grave, almost sad.
It occurred to me that it would be a good opportunity to tackle her on the subject of Cynthia.” source
«I don't know. I've given up trying to guess what he'll do next.»
«Is he quite mad, Mr. Hastings?»
«I honestly don't know. Sometimes, I feel sure he is as mad as a hatter; and then, just as he is at his maddest, I find there is method in his madness.»
«I see.»
In spite of her laugh, Mary was looking thoughtful this morning. She seemed grave, almost sad.
It occurred to me that it would be a good opportunity to tackle her on the subject of Cynthia.” source
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