" You’re not still shackled to that piece of railroad track I set up, are you?” “While I would love to be able to say no, that hairpin I told you I was certain I would be able to free myself with . . . didn’t exactly work out as planned.” “But I must have shackled you to that railroad tie hours ago,” Bram said weakly. “Oh, you did, but it’s been fine down here on the floor. It’s not overly cold, just a bit chilly.” “Why didn’t you tell me you couldn’t get free?” “And interrupt what will probably be your best work to date?” Stanley let out a grunt. “Not likely. And that’s exactly how you’ll need to explain your less than chivalrous behavior of the past two days to Miss Plum. She’s an industrious soul, she’ll understand that, and it’ll go far in soothing her indignation over your leaving her to deal with the repercussions of what Miss Dunlap did after you, she, and Miss Cooper parted ways.” Bram "

― Jen Turano , Playing the Part (A Class of Their Own, #3)