La Dama muerta de Clown Town Quotes

“Crawlie was as dangerous as a human enemy, staring at Elaine, her beautiful face gone bland with hidden hate.”
― Cordwainer Smith, La Dama muerta de Clown Town

“That’s no answer!’ snapped Elaine.
‘It is so an answer,’ smiled the woman, and her lack of hostility was not robotlike at all. It was the kindliness and composure of a mature human being. She looked up into Elaine’s eyes and spoke emphatically and softly.”
― Cordwainer Smith, La Dama muerta de Clown Town

“You're safe, Elaine, you're safe,' said Charley-is-my-darling, his sly smile very warm and his smooth voice carrying the ring of sincere conviction. For himself, he did not believe a word of it. He thought they were all in danger, but there was no point in terrifying Elaine... He was frightened himself, but he was afraid of fear.”
― Cordwainer Smith, La Dama muerta de Clown Town