 In several Saint stories, Teal is shown unexpectedly noticing a detail or uncovering a clue that more often than not hinders Templar's quest for "boodle" (loot), as in, for example, the story "The Unusual Ending" in "The Brighter Buccaneer".Teal, however, is also shown acknowledging Templar's crimefighting and deduction abilities on numerous occasions.Although an attempt to make Templar an agent of Scotland Yard meets with failure (as seen in the novel "She Was a Lady"), Teal is often seen turning to Templar for advice and, occasionally, "off-book" assistance on a case.