“This is close quarters.’ ‘Close enough to see your eyelashes,’ said Damen.”
“I'm not sure that's quite what I asked,"said Laurent. His voice had the samequality as his gaze. "This is closequarters.""Close enough to see your eyelashes,"said Damen. "It's lucky you do not havethe size to breed great warriors.”
“If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough.”
“Close your eyes and see.”
“...You haven't I suppose ever mixed with politicians at close quarters. They're awful...their stupidity is inhuman.”
“Miss Maudie’s hand closed tightly on mine, and I said nothing. Its warmth was enough.”