- Phryne Fisher: Father O'Leary! It's an emergency!
- Father O'Leary: Is it an urgent confession you're after?
- Phryne Fisher: No, thank you. My sins are too many and varied to mention; and, frankly, I intend to continue sinning, so I won't waste your time.
- Detective John 'Jack' Robinson: That's it! You're officially charged with assaulting a police officer and withholding evidence.
- Coroner (Mr Johnson): Well, we don't examine the brain unless we have good reason.
- Phryne Fisher: How about to check if it's missing?