“Why did you lie?' 'I wasn't lying. I asked you what your cat's name was. I never said I didn't know what your cat's name was. Do you understand the difference? I just wanted you to say his name, so that you would feel something.”
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“I still don't like this. One life of sadness was enough. What is the point of risking more?”
“She handed it to Nora, affectionately, as if it was a birthday gift.”
“She felt like a tourist with an unfamiliar currency, not knowing how much to tip.”
“It was a greeting that suggested Nora was a regular here.”