“A hot city, slaked out on the banks of the Mississippi, with too much of its muscle showing to be a dignified city.” — Richard Jessup Copy Share Image
“A breath of air caught the bottom of the shade, brushed it, and a streak of golden sunlight flashed instantly into the room. Then,… — Richard Jessup Copy Share Image
“Good crowd," Lancey said. "Yeah," the Kid said. "Nice groceries, too." "And good booze. My brandy must be Napoleon." "Uh-huh." "Yeah." "Nice looking broads."… — Richard Jessup Copy Share Image
“I knowed Lancey from back yonder. I see him to Nig's in Memphis and down to Yeller's in Noorlins, back yonder when they was… — Richard Jessup Copy Share Image
“A hot city, slaked out on the banks of the Mississippi, with too much of its muscle showing to be a dignified city.” — Richard Jessup Copy Share Image
“You're good kid. But as long as I'm around, you're second best. You better learn to live with that!” — Richard Jessup Copy Share Image
