Agatha Christie

“The intense interest aroused in the public by what was known at the time as “The Styles Case” has now somewhat subsided.”

“Nevertheless, in view of the world-wide notoriety which attended it, I have been asked, both by my friend Poirot and the family themselves, to write an account of the whole story.”

“This, we trust, will effectually silence the sensational rumours which still persist.”

“But the flesh is weak, it is consolation to find that one is on the right track.”

“See you, one should not ask for outside proof — no, reason should be enough.”

“But I wish Hercule Poirot had never retired from work and come here to grow vegetable marrows.”