Dead Man's Shoes Quotes

“Suddenly a sound like a water-pipe with air in it came from Mrs Gunn and Carolus realized that she was giggling.”
― Leo Bruce, Dead Man’s Shoes

“This is a duty call, Mr Deene. I have given much thought to the matter before broaching it to you. But I feel that in justice to all I can do no less. If I seem to stray beyond the limits of charity, you will understand, I hope." "I'm afraid I don't understand much yet," said Carolus truthfully.”
― Leo Bruce, Dead Man’s Shoes

“Beer?" she said. "Thank you." "Two pints," she told the barmaid. "How long have you been married?" asked Carolus. "A year. Must meet Phil. He's a pet." It really sounded as if she meant a domestic one. "I should like to." "Now—business," said Mrs Roper as though this frivolous and expansive conversation had gone on too long.”
― Leo Bruce, Dead Man’s Shoes

“I suppose the dinner will be delicious? Grand old English cooking?" "It's ever so nice tonight. We've just got a new cook." They went through to the dining-room, where they ate the usual tinned soup, tasteless plaice from the icebox in composite batter, a shaving of cold meat with hot gravy over it, tinned peas and processed cheese. A wine list was produced, and Carolus ordered a Burgundy which arrived lukewarm, and they ended with bad coffee of the same temperature.”
― Leo Bruce, Dead Man’s Shoes