The preface? Why would he waste time with the preface? Skip the preface and move on to the meat of the thing!

There is a passion in you that scares me.

You can't eat [literature], that's the problem," he said. "I've tried, it's very dry, and not at all nutritious.

I know you pretty well." "Better than anyone I think." I smiled. Her compliment was like a gift itself, only more precious than anything that could be bought.

If anyone comes near you, just scream and run.

You two were in a cave together?’ said Miss Simpkins in horror. ‘Yes,’ said Kate, ‘and it was very, very dark.

But chance runs like a river through all our lives, and being prepared for surprise is the best we can do.