Arthur Hastings, James Japp and others in “Unfinished Business”

Arthur Hastings

There's nothing like marriage, that's the truth of it. The day I met Bella, it was as if I'd found myself. Ever since, I've been a completely different man.

James Japp

Different man, yes. Could say the same about me, I suppose.

But you're happily married, Chief Inspector.

James Japp

I don't know about that, Miss Lemon. You see, my Emily, she just doesn't understand my work. She never lets me talk about murder at the dinner table. And her tidying! It just gets worse and worse. Sometimes, I wonder how I've lived with her these twenty-seven-and-a-half years.

It's a shame you've never considered marriage, Mr Poirot.

Hercule Poirot

There were occasions, Miss Lemon, when I did have la tentation. The temptation. But now, alas, I think it is too late.