For how many generations now had his people been turning their backs on things? How long had they sat in their living rooms and watched other people die?
Clare B. DunkleLively, intelligent, and quite immature, [Emily] usually burst out with exactly the comment that summed up the situation beautifully and therefore could never in politeness be said.
Clare B. DunkleDon't fret. We'll just have to find something else you're good at besides killing people.
Clare B. DunkleMom actually said that?" Cassie's face shown with happiness. "She always hated my math!" "Nah," Martin said. "She was just being that way for you. She thought it was what you needed to hear. If parents told us what they really think about stuff, we could figure them out like regular people.
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