She had a smile that could put a froth on a cup of coffee, and she knew it.
What humanity wants most is crude sensation. Really? I thought what humanity wanted most was dignity.
The Victorians lost a few workers in everything they built, rather like a votive offering.
[In the theatre] Thanks.' He paused on the stairs. "And good- "Don't say it!" yelled Helena. "No whistling, no well-wishing." "I thought you weren't superstitious." "I'm not,' she said defiantly, 'but obviously there are limits.
