“Look at you, locked and loaded, like Mae West of the Motor City.”

“Massachusetts has no idea what’s coming for them. I bet you’ll be the first Mae West they’ve ever had.”

“Man, you’re a regular Bonnie Parker.” “A dame that knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up.” Jesse found that hysterical. “Did Willie say that?” “Nope, Mae West. Now, how do I get on this thing in a skirt?”

“If I poured all the lies I had told into the Mississippi, the river would rise and flood the city.”

“Jesse motioned to my hair. “Looks like you’ve been in the bath yourself.” He settled into a chair on the front porch. “I had just washed my hair, but then I had to go shoot someone. Do you want a cold drink?”

“You like me, Josie Moraine. You just don't know it yet.”

“I had said too much. He was giving me the look. I hated the look. It was the “You’ve had it tough, huh, kid?” look. It made me feel pathetic.”