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Detecting Wisdom
by Emma Clyde

Observations by sleuth Marigold Rembrandt and Inspector Houlihan          

Marigold: A scared rat has sharp fangs.

Marigold: If a woman thinks all she has is her body, life will treat her that way.

Inspector Houlihan: Sex or money. Money or sex. If it’s money and sex, all hell breaks loose.

Inspector Houlihan: Don’t hesitate to be tough.

Marigold: Avoid mean streets. If you can’t, be prepared.

Marigold: How sweet it is when the good guy has more firepower than the perp.

Marigold: If you have a secret, keep it.

Inspector Houlihan: A good cop always has your back.

Marigold: Pride is the serpent inside you.

Inspector Houlihan
: Everybody lies. It’s up to us to figure out which lies matter.

Marigold: In a tight spot, stare down your accuser.

Marigold: A bad dream is your subconscious knocking on the door of a closed mind.

Inspector Houlihan
: Never take anything for granted.

Marigold: Charm often disguises a weak character.

Inspector Houlihan: Sex can make a man into a damn fool. Ditto for a woman.

Marigold: Even a clever criminal isn’t always on guard. 
 
Marigold: Watch out for wide eyes, a charlatan counterfeiting sincerity.

Inspector Houlihan: Accepting a favor is the first step to corruption.

Marigold: A man who cheats on his wife or a woman who cheats on her husband will cheat you, too.

Marigold: When a perp panics, anything can happen.

Inspector Houlihan
: Listen for words that aren’t spoken.

Marigold: Self-absorption is the armor of the wicked.

Marigold
: The imps of hell clap their hands in delight when you e-mail in haste.

Inspector Houlihan
: Let people talk.

Marigold
: There are many different ways to tell the truth.   


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