"In desperation, because it was the only thing he could think of, he said: 'I know. You're my number one fan.'"
Part 1, Chapter 8, page 18

"'I suppose you want your cockadoodie medication,' she said."
Part 1, Chapter 10, page 21

"She doesn't like the new book because she's too stupid to understand what it's up to."
Part 1, Chapter 11, page 25

"Once upon a time, Annie was calling. Once upon a time it came to pass."
Part 1, Chapter 26, page 60

"Please, God, please - let me out of this or kill me... let me out of this or kill me."
Part 1, Chapter 29, page 69

"No matter how much he strained, it was a good nine inches above the tips of his fingers but he reached anyway, unable to believe Fate or God or Whoever could be so cruel."
Part 1, Chapter 33, page 76

"She frowned at him. 'I know that, Mr. Smart Guy. Gosh, sometimes I...