Chief Insp. Hubbard quotes

View Quote They talk about flat-footed policemen. May the saints protect us from the gifted amateur.

View Quote [Detective Pearson is about to leave with Mrs. Wendice's small purse around his wrist] Oh, wait a minute, you clot; you can't walk down the street like that - you, you'll be arrested!

View Quote Mind you, even I didn't guess that at once... extraordinary.