Gifted Thief Quotes

“Even a stopped clock is right twice a day,”
― Helen Harper, Gifted Thief

“What wishes would you like? You get three, you know.’ No way was I going to fall for that trick. Anyone with a scrap of intelligence knew to steer clear of anyone offering wishes. ‘I’m good,’ I told him with a definite edge to my voice. ‘I don’t care whether you’re good or bad. What do you wish for first?’ ‘Nothing. I don’t need anything.’ ‘Hah!’ he scoffed. ‘Everyone needs something. Go on. You can tell Bob everything. I can make it happen.’ ‘No thank you,’ I said primly. He gazed at me, disappointed. ‘Why ever not?’ ‘I know how these things work,’ I told him. ‘I ask for money and the next thing I know I’m receiving compensation for having my leg chopped off in a freak accident. I’ve read the stories. Everyone’s read the stories.’ He pouted. ‘You’re no fun.”
― Helen Harper, Gifted Thief

“Sorry, Bob,’ I said, obviously not sorry at all. ‘Knock knock.’ Bob sniffed loudly. ‘Who’s there? Bitch.’ ‘Raoul.’ ‘Raoul who?’ I gave him a serious look. ‘Raoul with the punches.’ ‘I hate you!’ he howled.”
― Helen Harper, Gifted Thief

“prevaricated.”
― Helen Harper, Gifted Thief

“He’d shoved his hands into his pockets and was looking particularly grim. I’d”
― Helen Harper, Gifted Thief