He smiled when he saw me . . . and it was the nice smile that included his eyes.

“Good thing he's dead," Lula said, "or that would have hurt like the devil.”

“I like the way you've let your hair go curly," he finally said. "Suits your per…”

“I got out of the tub and had to squelch a scream when I saw my reflection in th…”

“I mostly eat peanut butter sandwiches. Peanut butter and banana, peanut butter …”