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21 " Jason had once told him that learning how to be a vampire under Miriam’s guidance had convinced him that there was indeed an all-knowing, all-seeing, and vengeful deity. Contrary to biblical teachings, however, She was female and sarcastic. "
― Deborah Harkness , The All Souls Trilogy
22 " And if this is what the Amish do at night, it’s no wonder they don’t need television. "
23 " Weddings aren’t for the benefit of the bride or the groom. Most couples would be content to go off on their own as we did, say a few words, and then leave for a holiday. Weddings are rites of passage for the community "
24 " Nothing deterred the house from playing selections from the band’s first two albums—not even Sarah’s defenestration of three record players, an eight-track tape machine, and an ancient Dictaphone. The house simply diverted the music through the furnace, the bass notes reverberating in the ductwork while the treble wafted from the heating vents. "
25 " the boat that took us to Guernsey. "
26 " She could not imagine why these companies all chose shades of blue for their logos. Blue had always struck her as such a serene, soothing color, yet all social media offered was endless agitation "
27 " Humans can convince themselves up is down and black is white. It’s their special gift. "
28 " Or when you wanted me in one spot and I was in another. Or when the horse was too tall, or the bed was too high, or the seas were too rough. Honestly, Matthew. You have a very selective memory when it suits you. As for making love, it’s not always the tender act that you describe. Not in the books I’ve seen. Sometimes it’s just a good, hard—’ Before I could finish my sentence, a tall, handsome vampire flung me over his shoulder. ‘We will continue this conversation in private.’ ‘Help! I think my husband is a vampire!’ I laughed and pounded on the backs of his thighs. "
29 " We have several, Father Hubbard. The first is that you have your hands on something that belongs to me. If you don’t remove them, I’ll tear this den to pieces before sunrise. What happens afterward will make every creature in the city – daemon, human, wearh, and witch – think the end of days is upon us.’ Matthew’s voice vibrated with fury. "
30 " With all the playhouses closed on account of the plague, it would be a challenge to keep body and soul together. "
31 " The forest has eyes, and the woods have ears; therefore I will see, be silent, and hear. "