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For purely selfish reasons, the old man had preserved what the rest of the world had destroyed.
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If you squat on a path, you'll get boils on your backside.
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As for asking Tam Lin, Matt didn't know how to bring up the subject. By the way, is anyone planning to cut me up into T-bone steaks? Even more terrifying was the bodyguard's possible answer: You hit the nail on the head there, laddie. I always said you were bright as a button.
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Nancy Farmer |
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He had no more control over his life than a dog on a chain, but caring for Lucy made him feel...well...strong.
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Nancy Farmer |
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Scar tissue had formed a knot on the bottom of his foot. He inspected the writing frequently--PROPERTY OF THE ALACRAN ESTATE--but the scar had sliced through the tiny lettering. It was more difficult to make out the words.
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Nancy Farmer |
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You get used to being evil.
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Oh, yes he does. He's a scientist, and they know everything. Religion is crap," declared Listen. "You're the most obnoxious little brat I've ever met." "Both of you be quiet,"
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humor
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I could do it," Listen boasted. "Show me how and I could run the whole damn planet." "You can't even reach the on button," said Cienfuegos."
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Nancy Farmer |
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humans are endlessly stupid and greedy.
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