The Longer Bodies Quotes

“What about Kost, sir? He’s a foreigner, you know.” “Yes,” said the inspector, allowing to pass unchallenged the usual English implication that foreigners are always either lunatics or criminals or both, “but the motive?”
― Gladys Mitchell, The Longer Bodies: A Mrs. Bradley Mystery

“replaced the cigarette, took a plate of kidneys and bacon from the maid, and accepted a piece of bread from a plate proffered by Hilary.”
― Gladys Mitchell, The Longer Bodies: A Mrs. Bradley Mystery

“Well,” continued Hilary, “it felt like somebody’s face! You know when you play water polo, and you push a chap’s face with your foot—” “What sort of water polo do you play, for heaven’s sake?” asked Richard Cowes.”
― Gladys Mitchell, The Longer Bodies: A Mrs. Bradley Mystery

“She wants to see the children before she dies,” pronounced his wife. “Poor thing. I expect she’s very lonely and unhappy right out there in the country. Write back quickly, dear, and tell her how very welcome she is.” “I’d better tip the boys the wink to be civil to her,” said Godfrey, pursuing a different train of thought. “Her money’s got to be left somewhere, and she was never one to be fond of cats.”
― Gladys Mitchell, The Longer Bodies: A Mrs. Bradley Mystery

“There are several advanced classes in the university of liars. Golfers and fishermen rank very high in the sporting grades,”
― Gladys Mitchell, The Longer Bodies: A Mrs. Bradley Mystery

“When he had disconnected the pump and tested the tyre with thumb and forefinger, he stood the bicycle upright against the side of the house and replied tersely: “Brighton. Club test. By the way, did my white sweater get washed last week?” “How should I know?” said Celia. “I don’t look after your things. Better go and ask Mum.”
― Gladys Mitchell, The Longer Bodies: A Mrs. Bradley Mystery

“Richard, having modestly but effectually scored the minimum number for the purpose, was in process of deciding whether a green or a canary-coloured Fluffy Hussy should be his boon companion for the rest of the day.”
― Gladys Mitchell, The Longer Bodies: A Mrs. Bradley Mystery