I vowed to never, ever talk or reason like an adult.

What-ifs are for fools

Well, it's not my fault that you can't manage your money.' You threw away my purse.' I thought it was an enemy.

impossible is not a word

He came into the world like a delivery that no one knew what to do with, and nobody wanted to sign for.

Stupid deer," I said, embarrassed about being startled. "We need a ladder." "I think they're easier to shoot with a rifle." "I'm not talking about the deer," I said, hitting Milo on the back of his shoulder. "We need a ladder to look over the wall." "Or a catapult," Milo said seriously.

Terry was beside himself. Not literally. This story would be that much more painful if there were two Terrys, able to stand next to each other and simultaneously curse Leven.