Alive Quote by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
![“[Kenny] leaned back against the counter and studied the other man. “So Dex, how’s come you’re still alive to tell the tale?” Dexter wiped up a small coffee spill, the sat on the stool next to Torie. “All I’m prepared to say is that your sister and I slept together, and, since I compromised her, I…” quote by Susan Elizabeth Phillips](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/335/susan-elizabeth-phillips-815_alive_kenny-leaned-back-against-the-counter-an_3059749.jpg)
“[Kenny] leaned back against the counter and studied the other man. “So Dex, how’s come you’re still alive to tell the tale?” Dexter wiped up a small coffee spill, the sat on the stool next to Torie. “All I’m prepared to say is that your sister and I slept together, and, since I compromised her, I intend to marry her.” Torie dropped her forehead and banged it three times against the countertop. “You are such a geek.” “Doesn’t sound like she’s too enthusiastic about it,” Kenny said.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Devil’s Bargain” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, 2015
A conversation reveals hidden motives and complex relationships, blending humor with tension.
In simple terms: People’s hidden agendas create drama and comedy.
Key Takeaway
Read between the lines in interactions.
Themes
secrets
relationships
humor
Mood
witty
dramatic
Type
fiction
dialogue
When to use this quote
- dating
- family gatherings
- business meetings
Key Concepts
communication
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dialogue reveal about trust?
- How do you handle hidden motives?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask serious conflict.
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