Then watch out. I warn you!" "That is very considerate of you," said Chrestomanci. "I like to be warned.
Diana Wynne JonesI can't abide people who go soft over animals and then cheat every human they come across!
Diana Wynne JonesI've got a hangover." "No, you hit your head on the floor." "I can't stay. I've got to rescue that fool Sophie.
Diana Wynne JonesGo to bed, you fool," Calcifer said sleepily. "You're drunk." "Who, me?" said Howl. "I assure you, my friends, I am cone sold stober." He got up and stalked upstairs, feeling for the wall as if he thought it might escape him unless he kept in touch with it. His bedroom door did escape him.
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