The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog Quotes

  • Joe Betts: When I've put a rope round the Avenger's neck, I'll put a ring around Daisy's finger.

  • [first lines]

    Female eyewitness: Tall he was - and his face all wrapped up.

  • [last lines]

    The Landlady: Your toothbrush - you left it behind.

  • Joe Betts: Does this lodger of yours mean any harm to Daisy?

    The Landlady: Don't be silly, Joe. He's not that sort. Even if he's a bit queer, he's a gentleman.

  • Jonathan Drew: [playing chess] Be careful, I'll get you yet.

  • The Landlady: You should lock that money up sir, it's tempting providence.

    Jonathan Drew: Providence is concerned with sterner things than money, Mrs. Bunting.

  • Daisy, a mannequin: He's killed another fair girl.

    Fashion Model: No more peroxide for yours truly.

  • Joe Betts: I'm keen on golden hair myself, same as the Avenger is.

  • Joe Betts: Let go my girl's hand, damn you!

  • Joe Betts: We've come to have a word with your lodger.

  • Daisy, a mannequin: You're shivering. Keep your handcuffs hidden and we'll get some brandy.