I saw a particular personage and I threatened him - yes, Mademoiselle, I, Hercule Poirot, threatened him."
"With the police?"
"No," said Poirot drily, "With the Press - a much more deadly weapon. (Agatha Christie)

I saw a particular personage and I threatened him - yes, Mademoiselle, I, Hercule Poirot, threatened him." "With the police?" "No," said Poirot drily, "With the Press - a much more deadly weapon.

Agatha Christie

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