Oh! Polly thought. Why aren't all girls locked up by law the year they turn fifteen? They do such stupid things!

No I am not all right!” Chrestomanci said, after five minutes of this. “I have worldwide blisters. I need a shave. I’m tired out and I haven’t had anything to eat since breakfast yesterday. Would you feel alright in my position?

Nobody gets praised for the right reasons.

And it's a pity too that I've no right to open your letters. I hope you don't get many, or my conscience will give me no peace.

Slender Youth. A tour companion who may be either a lost prince or a girl/princess in disguise. In the latter case it is tactful to pretend you think she is a boy. She/he will be ignorant, hasty and shy, and will need hauling out of trouble quite a lot. But she/he will grow up in the course of the Tour. In fact she/he will be the only Companion who will change in any way. Quite often, she/he will soon exhibit a very useful talent for magic and end up by hauling everyone else out of trouble. But this will not be until midway through your second brochure.

I could cut a star out of paper and drop it.

Do you mind not being so kind and obedient? It makes me nervous.