Excuse me," she said politely. "But you can't have him. Not yet. He's going to come back with me.

As long as there's life, there's hope.

Oh, Daja," moaned Jory, "you sound just like my parents." She ran from the schoolroom. "Well, there's no reason to insult me, "muttered Daja, half offended.

If you've a story, make sure it's a whole one, with details close to hand. It's the difference between a good lie and getting caught.

I'd like to find whoever taught the Stump that extra work builds character and push him down the stairs," Neal told Kel at lunch.

When in doubt, shoot the wizard.

I swear the sparrows called us ten kinds of idiot when we did it.