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Really, I'm trying to care, Artemis, really. But I thought it was all supposed to be over when the fat lady sings. Well, she's singing, but it doesn't...more

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Certain battles were won by retreating.

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Don't hate me forever, Arty," whispered Holly. "I couldn't bear that.

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Artemis looked at Holly and felt a tremendous affection for her... he could properly appreciate how fierce and beautiful his best friend was...She is ...more

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Holly clambered after him, struggling up the human-size steps. "Wait! Just wait," she called, overtaking Artemis and looking him in the eye from one s...more

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How could you...? How?""Logically you have no right to be angry. I simply followed your l

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Wait," said Butler. "Just wait, Holly. Artemis has a plan." He squinted through the green dome. "What is your plan, Artemis?"All Artemis could do was ...more

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Friendship isn't a science mudboy. Just do what you think is right.

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Some people just needed to be stolen from.

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The Theory of Evolution has more holes in it than a dam made out of Swiss cheese.

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Of course I saved you," she said. "I couldn't do without you." And because she was happy and flushed with magic, Holly leaned down and kissed Artemis,...more

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how does she know it's the right room?' wondered Descant.Oh, I don't know; mabye it's the magical red glow coming from the doorway, or perhaps it's th...more

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They were in a position of total ignorance and people in that position often died without being enlightened.

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They have gone. And the tunnel is about to close. So, boys, I am looking for someone to blame.