“It would be almost a public service to dangle the alternatives in front of the widow before Miles got her mind all turned inside out like he did everyone else’s. But . . . Miles had extracted his word from Ivan, with downright… — Lois McMaster Bujold Copy Share Image
“..."I won't go to Mrs Henne-Falcon's party. I swear on the Bible I won't." Now surely all would be well, he thought. God would not allow him to break so solemn an oath. He would show him a way. There… — Graham Greene Copy Share Image