And suddenly I know I have to go. But this time without being chased by the Brigadier, without experiencing the kindness of a postman from Yass, and without taking along a Cadet who will change the way I breath for the rest of my life.

Melina Marchetta

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Near the window, Finnikin stood with both hands against the wall, his head bent over her. As always, the intimacy between them made Froi ache.

"I promise you," Finnikin said. "I've already shouted at her and used a very, very reprimanding tone."

"I was quivering," the Queen said, stepping out from behind Finnikin.

Melina Marchetta

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If he goes for my nose again, I fink I'll hang him up by his little balls,' one of the Guard said, getting to his feet. Froi tried to ignore the mockery.

'Nothing little about me,' he grunted. 'Don't take my word for it, Hindley. Ask your wife. She seemed happy last night, you know, with the size and all.

Melina Marchetta

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I don't care what my friends think."
"You care what they'l do when they remember that
you're the one with personality.

Melina Marchetta


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Do you think people have noticed that I'm around?”
“I notice when you're not. Does that count?

Melina Marchetta

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When he wins the bet, I tell Griggs that it will take me a lifetime to save up two trillion dollars and he tells me that he's only giving me seventy years.

Melina Marchetta


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This is war," he say quietly.
"Well thank God you're dressed for it, Griggs.

Melina Marchetta


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A kiss is the prize?’ he asked sadly. ‘Even more than giving me the rest of you? It should be the other way round, Princess. In the real world, it's called courting. You let a lad kiss you and then you offer him more.’

‘Let me tell you something, Olivier,’ she said with tears of sorrow in her eyes, ‘this is my real world.

Melina Marchetta

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Everything is evil that humans can't control or conquer

Melina Marchetta


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Because without our language, we have lost ourselves. Who are we without our words?

Melina Marchetta

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