Mrs. Jeffries And the Merry Gentlemen (2013)
“Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen CHAPTER 9 “Mr. Downing, we know your argument with Mr. Edison had nothing to do with your wife,” Witherspoon said. “So it will save a great deal of time and effort on both our parts if you’ll simply tell me the truth.”
Downing stared at the two policemen and then shoved away from the fireplace mantel he’d been leaning against. He flopped down in a green wing chair opposite where they sat on the sofa. “I suppose you’ve been talking with my lovely wife.” His v...oice dripped sarcasm. “Are you married, Inspector?”
“No, I’m not. I’ve never had the pleasure.” He stroked the soft wool of the muffler Ruth had knitted for him. The red and green scarf dangled around his neck and hung over his unbuttoned overcoat.
“Pleasure.” Downing laughed cynically. “Disabuse yourself of that notion, Inspector. Marriage wasn’t invented for pleasure but for profit. At least that’s what my father always told me, and I’m sure it’s true because I’ve had damned little pleasure in my own—”MoreLess
Downing stared at the two policemen and then shoved away from the fireplace mantel he’d been leaning against. He flopped down in a green wing chair opposite where they sat on the sofa. “I suppose you’ve been talking with my lovely wife.” His v...oice dripped sarcasm. “Are you married, Inspector?”
“No, I’m not. I’ve never had the pleasure.” He stroked the soft wool of the muffler Ruth had knitted for him. The red and green scarf dangled around his neck and hung over his unbuttoned overcoat.
“Pleasure.” Downing laughed cynically. “Disabuse yourself of that notion, Inspector. Marriage wasn’t invented for pleasure but for profit. At least that’s what my father always told me, and I’m sure it’s true because I’ve had damned little pleasure in my own—”MoreLess
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