If a man says a thing often enough, he is very likely to acquire some sort of faith in it sooner or later. - Dashiell Hammett

"Remember, I've got no idea what this is all about," said the girl when they were in the living room, a narrow room, where blue fought with red without ever compromising on purple.

A lot of fancier yarns come from people trying to tell the truth. It's not easy once you're out of the habit.

I've thrown myself on your mercy, told you that without your help I'm utterly lost. What else is there? She suddenly moved close to him on the settee and cried angrily: "Can I buy you with my body?