Wallace

In the novel Evil Under the Sun, Wallace is mentioned by Inspector Colgate. According to Inspector Colgate, it was Wallace's manner which made the jury bring in a verdict of Guilty against him, rather than the evidence. The jury could not believe that a man could lose his wife and talk and act so coolly about it.

Inspector Colgate mentioned Wallace because he was making the point that Captain Marshall is "not the kind that shows anything", similar to Wallace. He says that it makes a bad impression in the witness box, but it is a bit unfair on them, because they may be upset but unable to show it.