But sons are a different matter to a man. More a duty than an indulgence.

Dead bodies are such trouble,” Evie said with a little sigh, and Mabel had to turn her head away so as not to laugh.

We've barley stepped into the bright glow of the realms when everything goes dark.

The trouble with morning is that it comes well before noon.

Taylor clapped for attention. “Miss New Mexico, let’s not get all down in the bummer basement where the creepy things live. There are people in heathen China who don’t even have airline trays. We have a lot to be grateful for.

HI. I’m from Arkansas, the cantaloupe state. And tonight, I hope you will hold my melons close to your heart and vote me your Miss Teen Dream.

I’m not interested in being polite. It’s false.