Boom. I jumped.

“She brought the tea into the living room on a lacquered tray. The pot and cups …”

“Great,' I said. 'Visit exotic Australia. Get bitten by an exotic snake. Die exo…”

“A hungry man thinks only about how he can feed his family today. He doesn't car…”

“Back in the Aerie she popped her lips percussively as she examined her booty. '…”