[45. A Dramatic Triumph]
Sibyl Mortimer said Boswell had telephoned her shortly after nine. As he was on the stage continuously for forty-five minutes after the curtain rose, he could not have telephoned her.
Obviously she had some reason for stating he did. Fordney was quick to detect the flaw in her alibi.
It is not wise to be wiser than is necessary. Quinault.
[46. Murder at the Lake]
A strong east wind blew off the lake; therefore, regardless of the direction in which he was walking, Rice’s hat could not possibly have blown into the lake.
The Professor was naturally suspicious of him when he told such a ridiculous lie.
Is’t possible? Sits the wind in that corner?
Shakespeare.