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Somhow those Ten Men -- at the time they were called Recruiters, of course -- discovered that Constance had been at the library. Most likely one of their informants saw her come out, because it was on that very day that the brutes showed up and threa...

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

You've read half the books in this house? This whole house?" "Well, approximately half." Sticky said. "To be more accurate, I suppose I've read more like" - his eyes went up as he calculated - "three sevenths? Yes, three sevenths." "Only three sevent...

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

Books had been her means of escape; now they would be her refuge.

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

I've only just arrived, Kate. It may surprise you to learn that you were my top priority.

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

Now listen, we need to be quiet as mice. No, quieter than that. As quiet as . . . as . . .” “Dead mice?” Reynie suggested. “Perfect,” said Kate with an approving nod. “As quiet as dead mice.

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

So what's your team called?" asked Kate, twisting her legs into a pretzel-like configuration, "We're called the Winmates because we're inmates who win." Kate looked back and forth at Reynie and Constance, searching their expression for signs of delig...

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

But you have said it too often, Mr. Benedict!" said Mrs. Perumal in an imperious tone that was quite out of character. "And if you continue in this vein, I'm afraid we'll be compelled to cut our visit short. Surely there are other establishments that...

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma