As often happened, Charmain began to despair of getting her mother to understand. She's not stupid, she just never lets her mind out, she thought.
Diana Wynne JonesThen watch out. I warn you!" "That is very considerate of you," said Chrestomanci. "I like to be warned.
Diana Wynne JonesChristopher discovered that you dealt with obnoxious masters and most older boys the way you dealt with governesses: you quite politely told them the truth in the way they wanted to hear it, so that they thought they had won and left you in peace.
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