A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.
Nothing looks as self-satisfied as a contented cat.
The approval of a cat cannot but flatter the recipient.
Giving other people advice is one of the most irritating and useless activities known to man.
Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.
Nefret had always had an uncanny ability to read his thoughts. 'Did she cry?' she asked sweetly. 'And then you kissed her? You shouldn't have done that. I'm sure you meant well, but kissing someone out of pity is always a mistake.