Right now, all are suspects, said the detective, taking out the stamp.

And there is no other weapon in sight, said the detective quietly.

He knows what would happen if proceedings were started, said the detective.

He smells of rotting meat, Mother Abdallah told me, said the detective.

The criminal act is their false registration, so far, said the detective, blandly.

Lane, let me introduce you to Mr. Fenlon, said the detective.

I can stand it, said the detective with treacherous suavity.

Please do not mention this interview to her at present, Miss Phibbs, said the detective.

It'll be all right, your Grace, said the detective, sleepily vague, but anxious to propitiate.

And to receive that news that he has passed, it is tragic, said the detective sergeant.

She said the detectives were awaiting ballistic reports.

Mrs Tolley said the detective's failure to tell colleagues he knew of a complaint is disappointing.

You heard every word, said the detective blandly.

That is what perplexes me, said the detective.

Body language said the detective was beat, and it was only the first day of the investigation.

He is quite light-headed, said the detective sympathetically, addressing the company at large but speaking in French.