The boy shall have a proper beating,' said Cecil. 'But I beat him already,' I said, 'and don't tell me I didn't do it properly. I'm touchy about these things.
Franny BillingsleyI am entirely well,โ said Eldric, โwhich has Dr. Rannigan exploring first one theory, then another, trying to understand. But not being a man of science, I donโt care about understanding. I simply want to go outside and break a few windows.
Franny BillingsleyMeaning. If you're going to die, you want to find meaning in life. You want to connect the dots.
Franny BillingsleyNow thatโs true poetic irony. I rush into battle to defend the fair name of Rose Larkin, and what does she do but fetch Robert to stop me.
Franny BillingsleyGuess what it is that turns plants to coal. Pressure. Guess what it is that turns limestone to marble. Pressure. Guess what it is that turns Briony's heart to stone. Pressure. Pressure is uncomfortable, but so are the gallows. Keep your secrets, wolfgirl. Dance your fists with Eldric's, snatch lightning from the gods. Howl at the moon, at the blood-red moon. Let your mouth be a cavern of stars.
Franny Billingsley