“For perhaps the first time in recorded history, Coalhouse and I agree on something," Tom said.”
“Bravo," said Grimalkin, peering down from Cold Tom's chest. "The Winter prince and Oberon's jester agreeing on something. The world must be ending.”
“You know he's full of crap, right?" Chas spoke up."Grade A, gourmet crap," Coalhouse agreed.”
“What I'm worrying about is what Tom is going to say when he starts talking.""Uncle Tom?""I wish there was something else you could call him except 'Uncle Tom,' " Aunt Dahlia said a little testily. "Every time you do it, I expect to see him turn black and start playing the banjo.”
“Tom. Tom, look at me. Has Nora agreed to marry you?""No, but she will because she has to.”
“The past is whatever the records and the memories agree upon.”