31 quotes
Arrival and Hospitality at the Gathering
Arlena
Oh, dear! I'm the last to arrive.
Daphne
Have a sausage. You must be starving having to wait all that time in your room.
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The Importance of Rest for Clarity
Poirot
Madame, there is nothing like a good night's rest to clear the little grey cells. Kindly ask all our friends to foregather in the lounge after they have finished their petit dejeuner, when all will be revealed.
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The Duality of Peace and Evil
Christine
I'm better now. In fact, I'm determined to enjoy myself. It's so blissful here, so tranquil, so far from all violence and trouble.
Poirot
Yes, you are right, Madame; the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and yet you forget that everywhere there is evil under the sun.
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Poirot Reflects on His Journey's Timing
Poirot
I myself timed the journey. But then I was not running like a young gazelle, for obvious reasons.
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Perception of Innocence in Evil Under the Sun
Poirot
A picture of innocence.
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Miscommunication About Sir Horace's Delay
Daphne
I've just had a telephone call from your friend Sir Horace. He says he's having trouble with his... his... his piffle valve?
Poirot
Such a valve still has to be invented, Madame.
Daphne
Oh, well I dare say you're right, I wasn't paying that much attention, anyway the result is he'll be 24 hours late.
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A Request for Morning Greetings
Arlena
Linda, do stop standing there like a coughdrop and say good morning to Monsieur Poirot!
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Critique of Poor Driving Experience
Arlena
Thank you for those three hours of sheer, and unadulterated hell! This may come as a nasty surprise to you but shock absorbers have been standardized equipment on motorized vehicles for thirty years!
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Poirot Reveals the Murderer's Identity
Poirot
Mesdames, Mademoiselle, Messieurs — the reason I asked you to meet me here this morning — please, Monsieur — is that I, Hercule Poirot, have discovered the identity of the murderer of Madame Marshall. This need surprise no one. Are you all comfortable? Even the murderer?
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A Playful Introduction to Poirot
Flewitt's Secretary
Hercules Parrot, sir!
Poirot
Poirot, Mademoiselle; pucker your lips as though about to bestow a kiss! Poi-rot.
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Struggles with Emotions and Self-Control
Poirot
Pardon, Madame. Je m'excuse.
Christine
Please stay. I'm just being silly. I wish I had more self-control, didn't show what I feel.
Poirot
Well, that is sometimes not easy for the ladies.
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Wit and Coarseness in Conversation
Rex
Anyway darlings, it must have cost you a pretty bundle closing a hit show like that. Would either of you care to comment on that?
Odell
Why don't you go and play with yourself.
Myra
Excessively.
Rex
Is coarseness a substitute for wit, I ask myself?
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A Playful Warning from Arlena
Arlena
If it's fun you're looking for, darling, go play with the jellyfish.
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The Folly of Tricking Hercule Poirot
Poirot
You see, it is folly to try and trick Hercule Poirot... even in a dead language.
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Comment on Arlena's Fashion Choices
Myra
If that's Arlena, she must be being dressed by Woolworths these days.
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Mother's Day Discontent
Rex
And how is your lovely mother, this morning?
Linda
She's not lovely and she's not my mother!
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Insurance Challenges in a Prolonged Investigation
Flewitt
Morning, Poirot. I hope you have some good news for me. This case has been hanging fire for four months.
Poirot
No, I'm afraid it's one of those rare cases where an insurance company must — laugh and lump it.
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The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
Poirot
Yes, I have been swimming! There's nothing like the shock of cold water and rhythmic movement to stimulate the little grey cells.
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Women’s Strength in Loss
Daphne
Don't believe all that about her being too weedy. Women fight like tigers when losing their husbands. Not that I've had much experience at that sort of thing myself.
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A Plea for Discretion and Assistance
Daphne
Dear Monsieur Poirot, a word in your ear. The whole world knows that you are a man of enormous discretion and gallantry, a man not only privy to the secrets of kings and prime ministers, but also a man who would never willingly stand by and see a lady in trouble without rushing to her aid. I appeal to you now, as just such a frail woman, in need of help. In fact I throw myself on your mercy. Couldn't we make this a private investigation? You know how peculiar people can be about a spot of murder.
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A Reflection on Competition and Talent
Daphne
Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together, not that I could ever compete. Even in those days, she could always throw her legs up in the air higher than any of us... and wider.
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Confrontation of Truth and Deception
Poirot
It is not me that is hiding, it is you who are lying!
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The Value of Women Beyond Momentary Influence
Poirot
The Arlena Stewarts of this world do not count; their domination is of the moment. Really to count, a woman must have either goodness or brains.
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Frustration Towards a Cow's Behavior
Myra
I could just kill that cow!
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Cocktail Preferences in a Casual Conversation
Daphne
How about a cocktail, Monsieur Poirot? White Lady, a Sidecar, Mainbrace or Between the Sheets?
Poirot
No, if I could have a Crème de Cassis or a Sirop de Banane. Do you have — banana syrup?
Daphne
Certainly.
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A Late Arrival and an Exhausted Companion
Arlena
I'm so sorry, are we late? Patrick insisted upon rowing me right round the island and it's much bigger than I thought. Poor darling, he's absolutely exhausted.
Daphne
I'm not in the least surprised.
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Daphne's Threatening Warning to Others
Daphne
If I can't see you faces shining in every knife, fork and spoon, I'll have your guts for garters! Understood?
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Misinterpretation of "Cherchez la femme
Daphne
Look, I was wrong about cherchez la femme. Sorry about that, but it's quite obviously cherchez le fruit. Rex, see, is the only one unaccounted for.
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Critique of Tyranian Medical Expertise
Daphne
Have you ever met a Tyranian doctor, Monsieur Poirot? The limit of their skill is determining the fitness of an ox to pull a cart.
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Misunderstanding Poirot's Approach to Crime
Daphne
Monsieur Poirot, you have the French obsession — I'm sorry, Belgian obsession — with crime passionnel. But you're barking up the wrong tree.
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Daphne's Unique Comparison of Running Style
Daphne
She runs like a dromedary with dropsy.
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