“I told her about my revenge on Topper the attempted rapist and the guy at the transient's hotel in Brooklyn, and, finally, I told her about stealing the money. "You did what?" She sat straight up in her chair, her eyes wide, her mouth open. "Shhh." Other diners were staring at us, frozen in silent tableau, some with forks or spoons halfway to mouth. Millie was blinking her eyes rapidly. Much quieter, she said, "You robbed a bank?" "Shhh." My ears were burning. "Don't make a scene." "Don't shush me! I didn't rob a bank." Fortunately she whispered it. The waiter walked up then and took our drink order. Millie ordered a vodka martini. I asked for a glass of white wine. I didn't know if it would help, but I figured it couldn't hurt. "A million dollars?" she said, after the waiter left. "Well, almost." "How much of it is left?" "Why?" She blushed. "Curiosity. I must look like a proper little gold digger." "About eight hundred thousand." "Dollars!" The man at the next table spilled his water. "Christ, Millie. You want me to leave you here? You're fifteen hundred miles away from home you know.”
Quote by Steven Gould
Author
Steven Gould
Steven Gould, born on February 7, 1955, is an American science fiction author known for his imaginative works and adventurous stories. His career began in the 1980s with novels such as 'The Sandman' and 'Jumper'. more
You May Also Like
Source: Take Massive Action: Toward Your Dreams
“You're good, boy, but it won't help you, in the end.”
Source: Lady Midnight
“Look behind you. Remember that you are a man. Remember that you will die.”
Source: Lord of Shadows
Source: Ghosts of the Shadow Market
Source: Better in Black
Source: Married To Ben Frank
“Six sisters, destroyed by love. But what of the seventh sister, too wise to love?”
Source: Better in Black
“Sometimes you cannot be loyal to everyone.”
Source: Queen of Air and Darkness
Source: Forget You