“The blood beneath Ben's bare feet is too fresh to be sticky.“
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“He fell quiet again and slumped back into his armchair with a lost, faraway look in his eyes, muttering in protest that he would never ever talk about it, that it was a story from a bygone age, that nothing was worth waking the dead.”
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“I have never wanted to set a fire so badly in my life.“
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“He was an easy mark.”
Edited to add: Bummer, I‘ve been posting square photos until now and had no idea you couldn‘t see the whole if it wasn‘t square. Well, enjoy looking at the hominy? 😝 🤦🏼♂️
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#breakfast
And
#tea
"Everyone knows that when you throw a dinner party for a bunch of lesbians, at least half of them will be vegan."
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It's interesting to see how each P&P retelling incorporates that famous first line. This one is so cheeky, with just a nod to the original. Love it
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