Quotes from Kathryn Smith

I wasn't very good at the bike thing. Really, it was just dangerous to trust two skinny little wheels and spindly brakes with the considerably uncoordinated woman that is me.

No one knows how to gamble and win, that's why they call it gambling.

I once told you that all actions have a cost, we simply must decide if they are worth paying. If you do not act in the best interest of your own happiness you will regret—and pay for it—for the rest of your life.

She found him on the back terrace,slouched on the balustrade,smoking a thin cigar. "Why did you do that?"she asked as soon as the French doors closed behind her. He shot her a tired,lazy look."Do what,darling?" "Treat me as though I am a child-and I am not your darling."Oh,but she would like to be.

You'll regret crossing me!' 'Richard, I regret meeting you. I think you can safely assume that I also regret everything after that as well." (Smith 252)

In fact, the only people he let anywhere near him were his family and her. She wasn't quite certain she wanted to dissect the implications of that honor.

It also occurred to him, like a well-aimed kick to the head, that the idea of watching Rose marry anyone was something he looked forward to about as much as he would castration. Possibly less.