Do you believe in the value of truth, my dear, or don't you? Of course I believe in the truth, said Rhoda, staring. Yes, you say that, but perhaps you haven't thought about it. The truth hurts sometimes – and destroys one's illusions. I'd rather have it all the same. said Rhoda. So would I. But I don't know that we're wise. Mrs. Oliver; Rhoda Dawes

Surprise Endings by Hercule Poirot (ed. 1956)