At least, you two have decent manners," says Effie as we're finishing the main course. "The pair last year ate everything with their hands like a couple of savages. It completely upset my digestion." ... My mother taught Prim and me to eat properly, so yes, I can handle a fork and knife. But I hate Effie Trinket's comment so much I make a point of eating the rest of my meal with my fingers. Then I wipe my hands on the tablecloth. This makes her purse her lips tightly together.
Suzanne CollinsHow did Rue end up on that stage with nothing but the wind offering to take her place?
Suzanne CollinsI donโt stand a chance if he doesn't get better. Youโll never be able to let him go. Youโll always feel wrong about being with me.โ โThe way I always felt wrong kissing him because of you,โ I say. Gale holds my gaze. โIf I thought that was true, I could almost live with the rest of it.
Suzanne Collins