Heartless

by Marissa Meyer

“Perhaps we know each other in the future and you’re only remembering backward.”

“To be frank, I found it rather dull.” “Ah, but you can’t be Frank. You’ve already told me that your name is Catherine.” “I’ve changed it.”

everyone would be willing to pretend it away rather than upset their pleasant lives.

“Fascinating, isn’t it, how often heroic and foolish turn out to be one and the same.

“You must think I’m a fool to even consider rejecting him.” “My lady, I am a professional fool. I can say with certainty that you do not have the makings of one.”

“Perhaps tomorrow, when my senses are clear, I will feel that the whole night was a mistake. But I don’t feel that way now.”

“I’m glad to see your hat shop doing so well. I’m wishing the best for you.” “Wishes have value, Lady Pinkerton. You have my gratitude.” He tipped his hat toward her.

“Have you ever noticed how attraction is a subjective thing, difficult to capture in headwear, but charisma, now, that is more universal.

Jest tipped his hat, letting the bells tinkle around his face. “Everyone always underestimates the idiot.”