The Silent Pool Quotes

“I think it is right that you should know I am here in the capacity of a private enquiry agent."
If she had announced that she was there in the capacity of a Fairy Godmother or of First Murderer, she could hardly have surprised him more. In fact, the Fairy Godmother would have seemed quite appropriate by comparison.”
― Patricia Wentworth, The Silent Pool

“Mary didn't know just what prompted her answer. She was the most candid of women, but you don't tell a man everything where another woman is concerned.”
― Patricia Wentworth, The Silent Pool