- Clive Franklyn: I'm glad she's dead. I feel free for the first time since I've known her. She obsessed me, she... I couldn't live with her, couldn't live without her. She had everything and nothing. She looked passionate; she was sexless. She had the face of truth; she didn't know the meaning of the word. She was an illusion... nothing.
- Lucille Ainsworth: Clive - I had no idea you hated me so much.
- Clive Franklyn: I hate you because you're the most tantalising, the most provocative, the most adorable woman I've ever met.
- Nella Langford: If John were ever unfaithful to me I wouldn't divorce him. I'd simply crack his head open.
- Detective Inspector Marshall: I'm afraid we've got some bad news for you sir. There's been an accident and a lady's been killed. From letters and papers in her handbag, we believe she's your wife.
- Sarah Hayward: Lucille you look lovely!
- Lucille Ainsworth: All set for the witch's sabbath.
- Sarah Hayward: I came early in case you needed some help.
- Lucille Ainsworth: Why on earth should I need help? Apart from the fact that I'm rather short of money, as usual, I haven't a care in the world. Yes, you know how mean my darling husband is.
- Sarah Hayward: Robert? Mean?
- Lucille Ainsworth: Well considering he practically owns a bank...
- Sarah Hayward: Well that doesn't mean he can just dip into the till whenever he feels poor...