People hear and see what they expect to hear and see.

Whenever you are ready, or if you never are, my heart is yours.

I blew that clay pigeon to smithereens. I don't know why Mum got so upset. According to Uncle Andrew she's a crack shot herself. But she says I'm too young. What I'd like to know is how old does a person have to be before they get to do all the fun stuff?

I am a handmaiden of Death. I walk in His dark shadow and do His bidding. Serving Him is my only purpose in this life.

I pause at the door, wishing I could find a corner and sleep until my head clears, but the sailor said the abbess is expecting me, and while I do not know much about abbesses, I suspect they are not fond of waiting.

... then he offers me his arm. As I take it, I wonder what folly decreed that women cannot walk unassisted.

I stare at him coldly. "I do not care for needlework." I pause. "Unless it involves the base of the skull.