“Downworld?" Tessa echoed, puzzled. "Is that a place in London?"

"Never mind that," said Will. "I'm boasting of my investigative skills, and I would prefer to do it without interruption.”

“I'm boasting of my… skills, and I would prefer to do it without interruption.”

“I never said I do not remember, my grandmother corrects. I said I prefer to forget.”

“As a child in North London it never crossed my mind that I would ever play the Wicked Witch of the East.”

“I'm a good neurosugeon. That's not a boast but a way of acknowledging the innate ability God has given to me. Beginning with determination and using my gifted hands, I went on for training and sharpening for my skills.”

“Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn't be done.”

“But I'm really enjoying my retirement. I get to sleep in every day. I do crossword puzzles and eat cake.”

“Do stop flirting with my husband," said Tessa.
"I shall not," Magnus declared, "but I will pause briefly so that I may catch up on your news.”

“I'm learning skills I will use for the rest of my life by doing homework… procrastinating and negotiation.”

“I'd much prefer my books to shoes… In the summer I sometimes take walks without shoes but never without a novel.”