What's this about flashing underwear?" says Uriah, sidestepping a bunk. "Whatever it is, I'm in.

Did you just call me BEATRICE?

My dear girl. I am his family. I am permanent. You are only temporary.

I want people to come away from my book with questions. Questions about virtue and goodness. Not answers.

I am too strong to break so easily, and I become better, sharper, every time I touch him.

Everyone has to blame something for the way the world is.

What do--" Tobias's voice. Tobias! "Oh my God. Oh--" "Spare me your blubbering, okay? Peter says. "She's not dead; she's just paralyzed. It'll only last for about a minute. Now get ready to run." I don't understand. How does Peter know? "Let me carry her," Tobias says. "No. You're a better shot than I am. Take my gun. I'll carry her.