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01Undated

Better the devils you know than the one you don't.

Janet Mullany / quote

02Undated

I'm sorry. I behaved like a jerk.You did.Is that forgiveness?I'm not sure. I think it's an acknowledgment of imperfection. And an admission that I believe time is too short to hold a grudge.

Janet Mullany / quote

03Undated

Tell me about yourself.' A strange thing for a husband to ask a wife.

Janet Mullany / quote

04Undated

May we do it again? She sounds remarkably bright and cheerful. 'And I didn't bleed. My mother said I would experience great agony.''Half an hour.''I beg your pardon? Your mumbling.'Eyes closed, I attempt to enunciate a little more clearly. 'In half an hour or so. Probably. And your mother was misinformed.''What am I suppose to do in the meantime?''Oh. Read a Sermon. Embroider something

Janet Mullany / quote

05Undated

I regret it is not possible to marry by post.

Janet Mullany / quote

06Undated

This must be the most embarrassing moment in my life. I am glad I am too ill to appreciate it fully.

Janet Mullany / quote

07Undated

But I regret to inform you that you are probably not dying''As you will.' I take a swig from the bottle of brandy, my teeth chattering against it. I don't have the energy to argue; I must save my strength for my imminent demise.

Janet Mullany / quote

08Undated

I mumble my vows, Shad mutters his, and I wonder what would happen if I lunged for the door like a wild animal seeking its freedom. I could probably outrun his one-legged friend, but Shad has something of the greyhound about him.

Janet Mullany / quote

09Undated

I love her beyond reason.

Janet Mullany / quote