[Q]: i had missed my chance to ask him about that day in the casino , but a second thought told me that he probably would n't have told me anything , anyway . my thoughts went back to ned and a feeling of sadness returned . at least ned had n't been trapped in northern scotland all his life . he had been able to pursue his dreams . i stood in the sun , waiting for arrow to come out , in case i could get a chance to speak to her about the...

[A]: casino

[Q]: if he saw me , i 'd have to attack . the element of surprise would be lost . but he was speaking with someone , and i could n't throw myself in front of them without knowing who it was . as the door cracked opened , i could barely breathe . i held it steady , still refusing to release the...

[A]: knob

[Q]: coraline wanted to hold on to it like a teddy bear , for reassurance , but she knew that cats hate to be squeezed , and she suspected that frightened cats were liable to bite and scratch if provoked in any way , even if they were on your side . '' you know i love you , '' said the other mother flatly . '' you have a very funny way of showing it , '' said...

[A]: coraline

[Q]: you might go mad . '' '' you have a use for me . what is it ? '' said ridmark . '' you slew a female urdmordar , '' said the warden . '' i can see that written in your past . you , alone , slew an urdmordar . '' '' i was not alone , '' said...

[A]:
ridmark