Shadows are cool and peaceful places for those whose minds are overstocked with treasure.
Eva IbbotsonNot a frog, I hope?โ he askedโฆShe shook her head. โNo. And if it was I wouldnโt kiss it, I promise you. I might kiss a prince if I could be sure heโd turn into a frog, but not the other way around.
Eva IbbotsonFor an instant she felt his touch on her cheek then he stepped back. There that was my ration for all eternity. People have died for less I dare say.
Eva IbbotsonThis is worse than Hollywood, he thought. A girl comes in with a pork chop and I write a song for her.
Eva IbbotsonThen he kissed her. It was a very long time before he let her go. When he did, she looked up at him, hurt and bewilderment on her face. 'Why did you stop?' asked Tessa. 'I thought you might want to breathe,' said Guy carefully. 'Breathe?'said Tessa , shocked. 'I donโt need to ๏ปฟbreathe ๏ปฟ when Iโm with you.'
Eva Ibbotson