Professor John Thurston Quotes in Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935)

Professor John Thurston: [angrily] Why didn't you warn us? Your carelessness is responsible for that boy's death!

Charlie Chan: Most regretful. Impossible to prepare defense unless direction of attack is known.

Professor John Thurston: [referring to statue] That is Sekhmet, Goddess of Vengeance. The ancients endowed her with supernatrural powers, Mr. Chan.

Charlie Chan: Mmmm. Cannot believe that piece of carved stone contain evil - unless dropped on foot.

Professor John Thurston: Why should anyone have committed such a fantastic crime?

Charlie Chan: Very strange. Might almost believe in power of ancient goddess.