Ranger is an unusual name," she managed. "Is it a nickname?" It's a street name," Ranger said. "I was a Ranger in the army." I heard about them Rangers on TV," Grandma said. "I heard they get dogs pregnant." My father's mouth dropped open and a piece of ham fell out. My mother froze, her fork poised in midair. That's sort of a joke," I told Grandma. "Rangers don't get dogs pregnant in real life." I looked at Ranger for corroboration and got another smile.

I knew there were no such things as death cooties. Unfortunately, that's an intellectual fact. And death cooties are an emotional reality.

Only men you can count on these days are Ben and Jerry.

-You're gloating, Max. It's not flattering. Somebody needs to teach you a little humility.- -A good woman could do that.- -She'd have to be armed and dangerous.-

Men!" I said. "You all a bunch of chauvinist morons" Stephanie Plum - Ten Big Ones

You fainted," I told Tank. "I did not," Tank said. "That's a lie.

Howie's doctor told him to lose ten pounds, and since Howie's been on a diet he's gained three.