'' i speak theoretically , '' said merlin , '' based on a deep and abiding interest in the conflicted ways of humans and ducks . '' '' based on a truly gargantuan collection of spicy dvd 's , '' said digger . '' anyway , the party of the second part is fretting over the sudden cessation of plucking , '' said merlin testily . '' the absence of the thing , '' said digger

'' seth and i are hoping to spend new year 's eve at the restaurant , '' justine said casually , without looking at olivia . if that was a hint that her daughter needed someone to watch leif , olivia was more than ready to volunteer . jack had plans , so the only person she worried about upsetting was her mother . '' let me check with your grandmother , but if she does n't mind , i 'll stay with leif

i 'm going to spend part of your christmas bonus on a macbook pro that you will learn how to use . '' '' great , '' carl groaned . '' beeping blackberries . messy crumbs from internet cookies dripping all over the files that weave together our online lives . the blending of intrusive technology shadowing our interconnected existence ... we live in the future already . and now you wan na add a mac - whatever-pro-book to the mix

we 're here to save you ! '' '' meilin ? '' abeke 's startled voice came from inside the trunk . '' is that you ? '' '' and rollan is here too , '' rollan said indignantly . '' i did n't think anyone would find me ! '' abeke cried , her voice muffled . '' i managed to knot my bracelet onto kunaya , but i ran out of cord before i could spell out where - '' '' great story , '' said
rollan