“I brought a hand to my cheek and watched them go. But I didn’t wipe away the lipstick; for the moment, it was all that I had.” SadnessLipstick Book:Smoke Source: Smoke
“Unfortunately, I could tell that she was not the kind of girl to introduce herself with a kiss.” KissIntroduction Book:Smoke Source: Smoke
“I’ve never cared for kisses on the cheek. That’s the sort of thing you expect from a parent, a sister, or an aunt with bad teeth. It’s about as satisfying as pouring whiskey into your sock.” Kiss Book:Smoke Source: Smoke
“I kept watching those pliable lips to see if they would speak again, but she didn’t say anymore. It’s a rare thing that, a dame who won’t tell you more than you want to know. I could tell there was something special about her. But I was troubled…troubled by the thought that she had a husband…and that she wanted me to find him.” TroubleDames Book:Smoke Source: Smoke
“That’s the thing with dames…they often want you to know that they have something on their mind; but that’s all they want you to know. They don’t want you to know what it is; they don’t want to talk about it…except, of course, for when they do want to talk about it.” TalkDames Book:Smoke Source: Smoke