" Why would he lie? He has the dagger. He freely admitted to taking it.” “Dutch, they lie because that is what they do. That is who they are. They lie when the truth would sound better. So, can I sever his spine yet?” “No, you can’t. I think he could be an asset.” “You’re partly right. He can be an ass. "

― Darynda Jones , Sixth Grave on the Edge (Charley Davidson, #6)