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“A lie is still a lie
even if it’s disguised
as the truth.”
― Sherman Kennon, Chase The Wind: A Book Of Poetry

“He was so effectually screened by his great wealth that he was called to no account for his crimes, not even for murder.”
― Harriet Ann Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: Written by Herself

“â€�. ‘George said he needed a break. And there was something about Jonathan taking over …â€�   ‘That’s exactly what I mean,â€� said Maxwell, ‘It seems like there’s all kinds of goings on there now.â€� ‘What did the agents say then?â€� ‘Your brother â€� he must still have a key. I told them to check, I told them. I expect they overlooked it. Hugo’s been going in and there are some women there apparently, I mean at the Manor House, Jonathan’s up to his usual tricks taking in every Tom, Dick and Harry and giving all kinds of undesirables a home, and there’s something about them chasing Hugo and taunting him, yesterday the buyers were viewing again and measuring up for curtains and things, I said they could, and they saw something going on outside, some shouting and laughing …â€�   ‘Women! What women? Jonathan’s not like that …â€�   ‘Not like that huh! He’s flesh and blood like the rest of us.â€�  ‘That’s not what I meant. Please don’t be angry Max, it’s not my fault.â€� ‘Jonathan this and Jonathan that. Why do people think he’s so bloody marvellous eh! What the hell does he think he’s doing. People spilling over into my garden and wrecking the peace and quiet. George was completely mad to do this â€�”
― Elizabeth Tebby Germaine, A MAN WHO SEEMED REAL: A story of love, lies, fear and kindness

“I’m so glad you’re okay,â€� she said, hugging him closely. She knew better than to ask for details. He almost never talked about the difficult parts of his police work. He said that he didn’t want to bring that home with him. ”
― Mike Martin, Too Close For Comfort: The Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series Book 15