When all else failed, she tried being reasonable.

“It is said that the Devil has all the best tunes. This is broadly true. But Hea…”

“Even in a dream, even at a posh ball, the Nac Mac Feegle knew how to behave. Yo…”

“OH, THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING IN THE STOCKING THAT MAKES A NOISE, said Death. O…”

“It was the heart of any scam or fiddle -- keep the punter uncertain, or, if he …”