[Two of the suspects are homosexual, which is a crime in 1928 Australia, and Jack must enforce the law.]
Jack
I am a servant of the law, not its master.
Phryne
Well in this case, the law is an ass!
. . .
[Later, Jack presents Phryne with the evidence of her friend Charlie's homosexuality.]
Jack
I found these plates under the floorboards of Leonard Stevens' apartment.
Phryne
What do you want me to do with them?
Jack
Have them incinerated.
Phryne
I thought you said your hands were tied.
Jack
[with a wry smile] Yes. But yours are not.
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