Cut and Thirst

by Margaret Atwood

Once a revenge got wound up and let loose, it had to be seen through to the end. Revenges could be inherited, they could be passed along, and this revenge had been passed along from Fern to the three of them.

“It’s an old debate. Should art be good art, or art that’s good for you? Once the question gets raised, next thing you know they’re banning books in libraries.”

Their respect for murderers is increasing: not so easy, this murdering business.

First you murder someone and then you need a drink.

“Karma’s a bitch,” says Leonie, “except sometimes it gets the wrong address.”