The whole "weak in the knees" thing,which she always thought was just some idiotic expression back from the golden age of idiotic expressions,was real. -Suite Scarlett

I realize Jubilee is a bit of a stripper name. You probably think I have heard the call of the pole.

A pause while my mother made high-pitched sisterly devotions of gratitude.

You don't know me yet," I said. "Rory was telling me she lives in a swamp," Charlotte said. "That's right," I said, turning up my accent a little. "These are the very first shoes I've ever owned. They sure do pinch my feet." Jerome gave a little snort.

I'm Keith," he said, "and you're . . . clearly mad, but what's your name?

Some nutter's gone and pulled a Jack the Ripper.

Which is both gross and breathtakingly romantic. He could always have just gone upstairs and brushed his teeth, but he stayed and lurked by the fish for me.