“The shortest way to Tara is via Holyhead”

“The longest way round is the shortest way home.”

“Think you're escaping and run into yourself. Longest way round is the shortest way home.”

“The longest way round is the shortest way home.(Quoting Alexander MacLaren, The Wearied Christ and Other Sermons)”

“Was Tara still standing? Or was Tara also gone with the wind which had swept through Georgia?”

“Tara. I'm a vampire," Pearl said."Yeah, whatever, and I'm queen of the sea.""Your Marine Majesty, I'm a vampire," Pearl said.Concentrating, she slid her fangs out. "Tara. Tara!" She curled back her lips to expose the points. "See"Tara screamed."I won't hurt you," Pearl said. Calm down. Sheesh."Tara continued to scream.Pearl considered biting her merely to shut her up. Regrettably that would be counter productive. Studying her nails, she waited for Tara to quit screaming. She noticed that Tara didn't try to exit the car, which was an interesting choice."You aren't running away," Pearl said."Duh, it's raining outside," Tara said.”