“The boldness of his mind was sheathed in a scabbard of politeness.”

“My solicitous wife has kept me going despite the ravages of time. I trust she is not weary in well doing nor tired of being thanked.”

“Edge will contact you mind- to- mind and let you know what’s going on.” “So I should be prepared to hear voices in my head… other than the usual ones.” Vance added the last part with a grin. Cory gave him a droll stare and said, “Exactly.”

“Edge rolled his eyes as he turned to face her. “I appreciate your concern but I think I can handle a few vampires on my own. Besides… it wasn’t anything serious. I have no unsavory intentions towards her. Despite what you may think of me I am not completely without conscience.” “I don’t think that. I think you’re a man- whore, there’s a difference.”

“Ernest Ransom: These are not the best if times...as your editorials remind us A.A. Hayes : Why not get a Democrat back in there? Ernest Ransom: These are not the worst of times eithers Dingley Falls”

“Melody Malone is the owner and sole employee of the Angel Detective Agency in Manhattan. She is possibly married but lives alone usually, and is older than both her parents. Sometimes. Why not visit her website? Ah – probably because the internet hasn’t been invented yet. Sorry, Sweetie.”

“Let me through – I’m a doctor.’ My heart beat a little faster, and I lingered just long enough to be sure he’d used the indefinite article. But the man was short and bald and rather ugly – not at all like any Doctor I’d consult. I hope. If ‘consult’ is the right word.”