"If Jim Qwilleran had read his horoscope in the daily paper on that particular morning, perhaps none of this would have happened. But astrology had never been one of his interests" (Chapter 1, pg. 1.)

"He should have known that Koko's whims were not to be taken lightly. The cat seemed to have a sixth sense that detected precarious situations" (Chapter 1, pg. 5.)

"'Don't sit there looking smart! Whatever you're trying to tell me, your mode of communication is not appreciated. Furthermore, you rolled up that rug in the hall and I tripped over it! I could have broken my neck!"' (Chapter 2, pg. 41.)

"As he walked, he began to realize that he had lived contentedly with very little money during his entire life; now that unlimited funds were available, he was reacting like a spoiled child" (Chapter 3, pg.43.)

"Qwill began to suspect the entire Glinko method of doing business. When...