The weak are cruel. The strong have no need to be.

“Buddy had taken to Gillian in a major way. He thumped his leg, the way rabbits …”

“Among men and women, those in love do not always announce themselves with decla…”

“The sky is already purple; the first few stars have appeared, suddenly, as if s…”

“She was partial to emeralds; she said they were the single thing that remained …”