The others canโt see me,โ said the little ghost. โI know,โ I said. โMy nameโs Gwyneth. Whatโs yours?โ โDr. White to you,โ said Dr. White. โIโm Robert,โ said the ghost. โThatโs a very nice name,โ I said. โThank you,โ said Dr. White. โIโll return the compliment by saying you have very nice veins.
Kerstin GierYou have a mother?" Only when I said it did I realize what a silly question it was! For heaven's sake! Gideon raised one eyebrow. "What did you expect?" he asked, amused. "You thought I was an android put together by Uncle Falk and Mr. George?
Kerstin GierI'll just do a round around of the house and make sure the rest of the family are fast asleep. We don't want that sharp-nosed aunt of yours catching us when we find the diamonds." "What diamonds?" "Think positive for once...Which would you rather, diamonds or the remains of a murdered maidservant? It's all a question of attitude.
Kerstin GierEverything all right, Gwyneth?โ asked Gideon, raising one eyebrow. โYou look nervous. Would you like a cigarette to calm your nerves? What was your favorite brand, did you say? Marlboros?โ I could only stare at him speechlessly. โLeave her alone,โ said Xemerius. โCanโt you see sheโs unhappy in love, bonehead? All because of you! What are you doing here, anyway?
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