Better, Cilla thought, to be alone on a quiet night than to be alone in a crowd. Much better.

“Because you’re the one. Because I’ve never felt for anyone what I feel for you.…”

“But when two people feel something, they ought to respect that enough to figure…”

“You know what she's made of.""Yeah, good stock, good breeding, a hard head and …”

“I wouldn't waste a day, not an hour, not a moment. Take what you want and damn …”