There certainly does seem a possibility that the detective story will come to an end, simply because the public will have learnt all the tricks.

It's very good of you--"

"No, no, not at all. It's my hobby. Not proposing to people, I don't mean, but investigating things. Well, cheer-frightfully-ho and all that. And I'll call again, if I may."

"I will give the footman orders to admit you," said the prisoner, gravely, "you will always find me at home.

[On marriage and permanent attachment:]

Well, well -- the prizes all go to the women who 'play their cards well' -- but if they can only be won in that way, I would rather lose the game ... [C]lever [women] bide their time -- make themselves indispensable first, and then se font prier [=play hard to get]. Clever -- but I can't do it.

Paradoxical as it may seem, to believe in youth is to look backward; to look forward we must believe in age.

I love you - I am at rest with you - I have come home.

Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force.