- Peggy Shannon: Oh, yes, Jess. Please. Anything you can do. I'm sure the sergeant would welcome some help.
- Det. Sgt. Barnes: Why not? You've covered the subject fairly well in your books even if you're not always accurate.
- Jessica Fletcher: Well, they are well researched, I assure you, but I have absolutely no intention of... Why do you think my books are inaccurate?
- Det. Sgt. Barnes: I'll tell you all about it on our way to the scene of the crime.
- [last lines]
- Jessica Fletcher: Ballistics will prove that the bullet came from your gun. That's police procedure.