It's just as I thought," she said. "I prefer you to every single one of these. Some of these look far too proud of themselves, and some look selfish and cruel. You are unassuming and kind. I intend to ask my father to marry me to you, instead of to the Prince in Ochinstan. Would you mind?

I've got a hangover." "No, you hit your head on the floor." "I can't stay. I've got to rescue that fool Sophie.

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

There is very seldom any true secret.

Look. Survey. Inspect. My hair is ruined! I look like a pan of bacon and eggs!

It is quite a risk to spank a wizard for getting hysterical about his hair.

Settle for what you can get, but first ask for the World.