There was a species of middle pretty who smiled at everything: happy smile, disappointed smile, you're-in-trouble smile.
Scott WesterfeldI expect that you must receive top marks at school, young lady." Madeleine smiled as she stirred her tea. "There are always rewards for those who state the obvious frequently and with conviction.
Scott WesterfeldThe world rests upon a turtle, which itself stands on the back of an elephant!โ Alek tried not to laugh. โThen what does the elephant stand on, madam?โ โDonโt try to be clever, young man.โ She narrowed her eyes. โItโs elephants all the way down!
Scott Westerfeld