You're staring at me," Simon said. "Why are you staring at me? Have I got something on my face?

“It’s like a cotillion, this partners business, except with killing.”“So, exactl…”

“Henry turned as if to dart out of the room, then swung around and stared at the…”

“What about Isabelle?" Simon asked. "Where is she?" The humor, such as it was, l…”

“I think' she said, choosing her words with care, ; that any good impulse can be…”