I only count the hours that shine.

But I will never have a bride.

I do not mean to seem indelicate or ungrateful," said Linette Owens, "but are you a dangerous lunatic?

You are home for me now." --Jem to Tessa

He didn't know what books meant to her, that books were symbols of truth and meaning.

You really want to know what else it was my mom said about you?" he asked. She shook her head. He didn't seem to notice. "She said you'd break my heart," he told her, and left.

I don't remember ordering the bride of an evil maniac," said Magnus. "It was definitely beef and broccoli. What about you, Tessa? Did you order the bride of an evil maniac?