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Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1) QUOTES

Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1) QUOTES

1 " There was no heaven here. Eternal life meant waking up as a putrid corpse. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

2 " Curiosity is a strong fire, and once ignited, it is not easily put out. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

3 " While Mary brushed my pistachio silk carriage dress, Mama tugged the laces of my corset as tight as they would go. She grunted and I groaned, and we sounded like the giant hogs I'd seen at the zoo-except that, rather than play in the mud and eat to my heart's content, I was forced to sit daintily in the parlor without lunch. For two hours. With my mother for company. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

4 " Miss Fitt, you know curiosity gets men killed."
I grinned. "Then I daresay it's good I'm a woman. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

5 " I brandished my parasol at him like a rapier. "You, sir, are an abominable scalawag of a man, and I'll be damned if I let you threaten me. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

6 " Can't say I'm surprised you were here. You have the curiosity of a cat and the common sense of a goldfish. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

7 " Even the greatest feats of man lose their luster when one's head is filled with storm clouds. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

8 " The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose."
"And the foolish can cite Shakespeare. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

9 " Don't think I'll look after you, though-the world would be better off with one less princess."

"I'm not a princess," I huffed, beating my brain for some worthy retort.

"A queen then?"

"No! That's not what I meant-"

"Oh, an empress. I see. Pardon me, Your Majesty." He swooped into a crouched bow, and when his torso sprang back up,a smile floated at the edge of his lips.

"N-no, not an empress either. I-I'm just..." The more I stuttered, the more pompous his smile became.

"You're exasperating," I finally groaned. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

10 " Just before Jie and Daniel reached the street, Daniel stopped. He twirled around and gazed up at me, as if he had sensed my eyes on his back. He strode a few steps toward me, paused, and then strode two more.
He slung off his cap and pressed it to his chest. Then,with the casual grace that marked all of his movements, he dropped to one knee and bowed his head.
He was declaring fealty to his empress.
I laughed-I couldn't help it. The absurdity of it all. The bittersweet sting.When he lifted back up, I saw he too wore a smile.He waved with his cap, and after flopping it back on his head, he swiveled and trotted to the street. Then,without another look back, the Spirit-Hunters left. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

11 " You have the curiosity of a cat and common sense of a goldfish. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

12 " The fault is not in our stars," I whispered to the ceiling. "But in ourselves. This was my choice. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

13 " Why do you ask?"
"Because I can."
"You can what?"
"I can go in the private collection!" I scurried toward him. "My father had a lifetime subscriptioin, Mr. Sheridan, and not just that, but he had special privileges. I'm certain I could use his name to get you into the private collection."
Daniel's jaw fell. "Why didn't you say so before?"
"What?" I recoiled. "How was I supposed to know you needed it?"
"We could've gone ages ago!"
My enthusiasm transformed into outrage. "In that case, why didn't you say you needed it?"
"Because I didn't know you had a subscription!"
"Aha!" I cried, thrusting a finger at him. "Your argument's a circle!"
Daniel sprang up. "We wasted all this time-"
"Silence!" Joseph roared. "You are like squawking parrots, and I have had quite enough. Miss Fitt, I would ask that you take Mr. Sheridan to the library immediately. Daniel, I would ask that you keep that big mouth of yours silent. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

14 " What did you drop?"
"Nothing. Stand aside, Empress."
"So you were hiding."
He set his jaw, and I noticed his face was freshly shaved. It made his skin look soft.
"I've places to be," he growled. "So if you don't step outta my way, I will move your imperial figure myself. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

15 " Whatever mischief you're up to, I'll be there for it. Besides, someone must ensure that you behave like a lady."
I skittered to a stop. "Like a lady? Which is how exactly?" My voice was shrill. He had picked a poor moment to antagonize me.
"Biddable."
"Biddable? Biddable!" Somehow my pitch was even screechier than before. I kicked my bottom high and dipped my chest low-a perfect display of the Grecian bend. "It it's a camel you wish to have,sir,then you are on the wrong continent! "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

16 " Eleanor," Daniel said. "Miss Fitt! Wake up!"
I fluttered my eyelids open. "I'm not a misfit anymore," I rasped. "I thought I told you that. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

17 " I can't believe she listened to you." I turned a wide-eyed gaze on Clarence.
A grin tugged at his lips. "Yes, I imagine I'm the only person she'll listen to."
"Well,I'm impressed." A warmth eased through my body. Despite his perfect features, he was not so difficult to talk to.
"No doubt you'd do the same with your brother."
"Not precisely." I smiled ruefully. "To be honest, I don't take orders well."
"Then I shall be sure I never give you any. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

18 " Miss Fitt, you know curiosity gets men killed."
I grinned. "Then I daresay it's good I'm a woman."
He groaned-an amused sound. "No wonder Allie finds you confusing. You've a retort for everything."
"No,only for Wilcoxes."
He rolled his head back and laughed. "All right, all right. If you promise to keep my secrets and enjoy this drive"-he opened his hands to gesture at the sun-dappled carriageway before us-"then I will explain."
I blinked. Really? All it took to get an answer was a witty turn of phrase? It only it were that simple with men like Daniel Sheridan. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

19 " Mama forbade me to attend the Exhibition after an over-heating spell, yet she insisted I gallivant in the park in the midafternoon sun. I almost wanted to pass out again just to spite her. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)

20 " They each wore ill-fitting black suits and well-fitting black scowls. "

― Susan Dennard , Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1)