Mr. Oldham wished to speak in a soft voice, and he wanted to be admired. Unfortunately, he was unable to achieve either goal.
Tristan Holyoke, A Tree Full of Monkeys.
…your safety depends so much on the fact that no one wants to kill you.
Hilary Fewkes, The Banality Killings.
“The plainsong is for narration. Then, at key points in the narrative, full polyphony is presented. It must have been then that the pistol was fired. To cover up the report.”
Clive Ennis, The Case of the Broken Handle.
“She sympathizes with the downtrodden.” Translation: She cares abundantly about her feelings.
Tyrone Sommer, Nine Easy Steps.
“Characterize him,” demanded Harry. “In less than one word, please.”
Thaddeus Crewes, The Seven Long Years.
“It took a long time for education to eradicate superstition,” said Connors, with great confidence. “A long time, indeed.”
“And how long before we eradicate education?” asked Mr. Withers.
Benedict Elder, A Cosmopolitan Paradise.
“I wish to express myself,” laughed Gerald. “By means of tattoos.”
“Shut up!” said Cynthia.
Mark Anthony, The Tale of the Mirror.
“But after all,” cried Carlotta, “isn’t a decision just something that happens to us?”
Stephanie Biggers, Cat Farming in Nigeria.
The victim had been shot nine times, so the homicide investigators regarded it as a particularly vicious crime. Actually, the perpetrator had merely been thorough. That’s all.
Virgil Simms, The Case of the Frivolous Factotum.
The proposition: remove all constraints on sexual behavior. The purpose: to secure better health for us all.
Evelyn Harbuckle, The Signs of Belonging.
