“The tune was sad, as the best of Ireland was, melancholy and lovely as a lover's tears.”
“And each book has to receive your best effort every single time. No slacking. ”
“theres only a little bit of that boy i got stuck with all those years ago left in there nick and its the best part”
“She was tough in the best sense of the word. She'd taken blows, the disappointments, and had worked her way through them. Some people, he knew, would have buckled under, found a clutch, or given up. But she had carved a place for herself and made it work.”
“And don’t worry.” Bob, Carter’s best man and colleague, held up a notebook computer. “I’ve got it handled on this end. And I memorized the vows just in case he needs me to throw him a line.” “You’re a treasure, Bob.” She waited until she was out of earshot to laugh.”
“We all look. The lucky find. The wise accept.”