“What does it feel like to get shot?""I don't recommend it," said Nellie in a controlled voice. "Chocolate is definitely better.”

“I don't forgive him," I said."Hell, no, you don't. And why should you? So he can feel better? Get on with his life? And what's he done to help you get on with yours?”

“I want to get ready, I really do, but I have a bad feeling about today," I said, lowering my voice for dramatic effect.Maudrina stopped what she was doing and gave me a long stare. "You have a bad feeling every time I try to get you to do something social.""No, I don't," I said, my voice rising in false protest.”

“Ranger’s gonna hate this,” Tank said. “Better to get shot than to have to explain the gate. Bad enough I got a horse that smells like his shower gel.”

“the moment you don't feel like praying, get on your knees. And the moment you don't feel like reading your bible, you'd better get that Book open.”

“You freaking bit me," I said, my voice hoarse. "You're lucky I don't call animal control.”