The first rule of etiquette a boy learns when he's about to enter society is that civility is due to all women. No provocation, no matter how unjust and rudely delivered, can validate a man who fails to treat a woman with anything less than utmost courtesy." The boys hung on his every word. He glanced in her direction. "I have met some incredibly unpleasant women, and I have never failed in this duty. But I must admit: your sister may prove my undoing.
Ilona AndrewsAnd you expect me to commute two hours each way from the Keep to the Order." I kept my voice mild. "I suppose I won't be needing my job, my house, or my clothes anymore." "I didn't say that. Although let me get back to you on the clothes. It's still under consideration.
Ilona AndrewsIsnโt that why you have that gun mounted on the front? Or is it for other reasons, because I wouldโve thought that a man with your powers would be past the urge to compensate.โ Barabas grinned. โI had forgotten that talking to you is like trying to pet a cactus,โ Saiman said dryly. โThank you for reminding me.โ โAlways happy to oblige.
Ilona AndrewsIt took a qualified wizard to detect a summoning in progress. It required only a half-literate idiot with a twitch of power and a dim idea of how to use it to attempt one. Before you knew it, a three-headed Slavonic god was wreaking havoc in downtown Atlanta, the skies were raining winged snakes, and SWAT was screaming for more ammo.
Ilona AndrewsYou fellows ever thought of hiring out as a Christmas lights crew? Youโd make a fortune.
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