AN INSPECTOR CALLS - GERALD CROFT (quotes) Flashcards
1
Q
“It was all over and done with … “
A
“It was all over and done with, last summer. I hadn’t set eyes on the girl for at least six months. I don’t come into this suicide business.”
2
Q
“For God’s sake … “
A
“For God’s sake, don’t say anything to the Inspector.”
3
Q
“Yes - the very one.”
A
“Yes - the very one.”
4
Q
“All right - … “
A
“All right - I did for a time. Nearly any man would have done.”
5
Q
“After all, y’know, … “
A
“After all, y’known, we’re respectable citizens and not criminals.”
6
Q
“I didn’t propose to stay … “
A
“I didn’t propose to stay long down there. I hate those hard-eyed dough-faced women. But then I noticed a girl who looked quite different. She was very pretty - soft brown hair and big dark eyes - (breaks off) My God!”
