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21 " We know our way of thinking is considered antiquated, as dated as an Edsel. But to me, it has meaning. "
― Faye Kellerman , The Ritual Bath (Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus #1)
22 " don’t think a rich Jew bitch like you would mind makin’ us a little loan, would you? Plenty of bread where this came from. Just gotta spread those nice legs for that rich fucker husband of yours and your "
23 " What the fuck is this? Looks like a secret code to me. You some commie spy, rich bitch Hebe lady? "
24 " He’d considered transferring back to Homicide, tired of seeing rape survivors hung up to dry by a fucked-up—and misnamed—justice system. At least with Homicide the victims never had to face the perpetrators. "
25 " A rape in Jewtown,” Marge muttered. “I’ve always thought of the place as sacrosanct. Sort of like a convent. Who’d rape a nun?” “Who’d rape, period?” Decker said. “Good point. "
26 " This is our home, Detective Decker. At least until we all make it to the Holy Land. We were not intimidated by vandals. We will not be intimidated by rapists, thieves, or murderers. If the police can’t adequately protect us, we will use our own means. "
27 " But I know as soon as I pack my bags and step off these grounds, I’m going to get swallowed up by that woman you just met. "
28 " You’d rather protect your own, even if he’s a criminal, than trust an outsider who happens to be a cop and, more important, a human being who’s very concerned about your welfare.” “Peter, it’s not that. "
29 " Yitzchak was bad enough, but how could He abandon Moshe so cruelly? But her ire was quickly quelled by the immediate guilt that followed whenever she doubted her faith. "
30 " They required roughhousing that was just too physically demanding for her. They needed a constant male figure. The boys at the yeshiva were nice, but didn’t provide consistency. She had tried a Jewish Big Brother once, but it hadn’t worked out. It was nearly impossible to get someone who had an understanding of her religious views. "