Do you need anything before I go? I want you to return my wits, I long to say.

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 have found it is surprisingly difficult to remain sad when a cat is doing its level best to sandpaper one's cheeks.

He barks out a laugh. "My little rebel.

I am sorry,' he whispers. 'I am sorry I treated you so ill. I thought only to protect Duval.' 'It was not I who was poisoning him,' I say. 'No, but you had stolen his heart and I was afraid you would rip it from his chest when you left.

So.... You are well equipped for our service.' 'Which is?' 'We kill people.

One heart cannot serve two masters.