Replied Sounding Quote by Sarah Gailey
““It’s not a caper,” Houndstooth replied, sounding irritated. “It’s an operation. All aboveboard.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Echo of the Past, Sarah Gailey, 2021
The operation is legitimate and aboveboard, despite sounding like a caper.
In simple terms: It’s a legit operation.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge the operation’s legitimacy.
Themes
crime
ethics
legitimacy
Mood
suspenseful
intriguing
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- investigations
- law enforcement
- private security
Key Concepts
legal vs illegal
moral ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines an operation as “aboveboard”?
- How does language affect perception of legality?
A Different Perspective
Legitimacy can be questioned by perspective.
