Affair in Trinidad (1952)

Torin Thatcher: Inspector Smythe

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• Wittol : Ah, Inspector, once again you honor the Caribe with your presence.

  Inspector Smythe : An unavoidable coincidence, I assure you. We came to see Mrs. Emery.

  Wittol : Everybody does.

• Inspector Smythe : When did you last see your husband?

  Chris Emery : This morning at breakfast. Why?

  Inspector Smythe : Did you talk to him?

  Chris Emery : Sure. I asked him to pass me the salt.

• Inspector Smythe : It is illogical. I mean, Mr. Fabian paying your husband a thousand dollars for a painting.

  Chris Emery : He happened to like his work. He's bought paintings from him before.

  Inspector Smythe : Doesn't a thousand dollars seem rather high for the work of an unknown artist?

  Chris Emery : All right. If the money was for something else, tell me. I'd like to know too!

  Inspector Smythe : I was hoping you'd tell me.

• Inspector Smythe : He comes to the Cafe frequently to see you.

  Chris Emery : Lots of people come to see me. That's what I'm paid for!

  Inspector Smythe : You don't sit at the table with them. Not become quite so intimate. You are quite intimate with Mr. Fabian, aren't you?

• Inspector Smythe : By the way, I wouldn't try to leave the island, if I were you. The planes and the boats will be told to watch for you.

  Chris Emery : Don't forget the sharks! I might try to swim!

• Chris Emery : I hate to think what tomorrow's paper will look like. By the time this is over, I won't be able to go back home.

  Anderson : There is an alternative, Mrs. Emery.

  Inspector Smythe : Yes, there is. And we'd much prefer it. If you could help us find out exactly what Mr. Fabian is doing in Trinidad.

  Chris Emery : Me? How could I...

  Inspector Smythe : It's well known that Mr. Fabian finds you *most* attractive.

• Steve Emery : What's the matter? Fabian's got you in his pocket too?

  Inspector Smythe : I must caution you, Mr. Emery, that libel is a very serious matter.

  Steve Emery : So is murder!