“ I have the most ill-regulated memory. It does those things which it ought not to do and leaves undone the things it ought to have done. But it has not yet gone on strike altogether. Dorothy L. Sayers
“ Bunter came with me in the role of a friend. A role he has always played to perfection.It does not require dissimulation, my lord, said Bunter.Thank you, said Peter. Jill Paton Walsh
“ Harriet said, You shouldn't have reminded me to sign that book, Peter.Why ever not? Have you suddenly become bashful about your hard-earned glories? Jill Paton Walsh
“ The Lord has made us to be creative, and the sense of achievement will help to lift our spirits. Shirley Corder
“ Lord Peter Wimsey: Facts, Bunter, must have facts. When I was a small boy, I always hated facts. Thought they were nasty, hard things, all nobs. Mervyn Bunter: Yes, my lord. My old mother always used… Dorothy L. Sayers
“ Lord Peter's library was one of the most delightful bachelor rooms in London. Its scheme was black and primrose; its walls were lined with rare editions, and its chairs and Chesterfield sofa suggested… Dorothy L. Sayers
“ She reflected she must be completely besotted with Peter, if his laughter could hallow an aspidistra. Dorothy L. Sayers
“ And upon his return, Gherkins, who had always considered his uncle as a very top-hatted sort of person, actually saw him take from his handkerchief-drawer an undeniable automatic pistol.It was at this… Dorothy L. Sayers
“ I sleuth, you know. For a hobby. Harmless outlet for natural inquisitiveness, don't you see, which might otherwise strike inward and produce introspection an' suicide. Very natural, healthy pursuit --… Dorothy L. Sayers
“ It's disquieting to reflect that one's dreams never symbolize one's real wishes, but always something Much Worse... If I really wanted to be passionately embraced by Peter, I should dream of dentists… Dorothy L. Sayers
