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1 " Sad, but that’s the way it is. All empires fall sooner or later. I’ve said it before – a large part of our job is watching people die. We read of these events in the History books and it’s all a comfortably long time ago. And yes, I know – out of destruction comes new beginnings – other people have their chance to flourish – but, it’s not easy to watch. Nor should it be. "
― Jodi Taylor , Plan for the Worst (The Chronicles of St Mary's, #11)
2 " OK,’ I said. ‘I’ve had a look at your requests for individual areas of responsibility and it’s all worked out quite well. I’ll run through the teams and then we’ll get down to specifics. Firstly . . .’ From somewhere above our heads, a door slammed. Footsteps raced around the gallery. Matthew appeared at the top of the stairs, white-faced and frightened. ‘Mum. Mum. Come quick. Uncle Markham’s scalded his willy. "
3 " Might be in serious trouble. Of course he’s in serious trouble. He’s always in serious trouble. Only the depth varies. "
4 " As any techie will always tell you: if in doubt – give it a clout. As true today as it’s always been. "
5 " hand was still shakier than a politician’s integrity "
