Sometimes the characters develop almost without your knowing it. You find them doing things you hadn't planned on, and then I have to go back to page 42 and fix things. I'm not recommending it as a way to write. It's very sloppy, but it works for me.

Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.

Marriage, in my view, should be a balanced stalemate between equal adversaries.

It was hate at first sight, clean, pure and strong as grain alcohol.

Superstition has its practical uses.

Nothing looks as self-satisfied as a contented cat.

I do hope you have some money. I'm getting tired of hitting people.