Did you know that wasnโt me, the other Max?โ I asked. โYeah.โ โWhen?โ โRight away.โ โHow?โ I persisted. โWe look identical. She even had identical scars and scratches. She was wearing my clothes. How could you tell us apart?โ He turned to me and grinned, making my world brighter. โShe offered to cook breakfast.
James PattersonSighing, she gave a brief nod. โI was supposed to win. I was supposed to finish you off. They never counted on you winning. And then you didnโt kill me. It was awful.โ โYouโre welcome,โ I said, feeling fresh anger ignite. โIโll try not to humiliate you by letting you live next time.โ (Max II to Max)
James PattersonLike a good song, life has verses, the goliards had taught me. Each verse has to be sung. It takes all of them to make a song. It is the entire chanson you name, but when you think of it, when you smile, it is a favorite verse that delights your ears.
James Patterson