Den of Thieves Quotes

“Sorry Johnny."
"Sorry for what "
"For shouting at you. It's just that when I think about the future I keep panicking. It's like falling from the top of the stairs in the dark not knowing where I'll end up."
He put his arm around my shoulders. "I understand. Life is precarious for most of us but more so for you. What you forget is what most of your friends see in you."
"What's that "
"The ability to beat the odds..."
"And fall on my feet "
He nodded.
"I just hope that lasts."
"It will Catkin it will. It wouldn't dare fail you.”
― Julia Golding, Den of Thieves

“He couldn't bring himself to kill me. That shocked me more than his threats. I didn't know what to say to him.”
― Julia Golding, Den of Thieves

“A gentleman would've risen when a lady entered the room.' I paused by the seat but did not sit down.
'Well, when one comes in I'll make sure I stir myself.'
Ouch! I walked into that one. A point to him.”
― Julia Golding, Den of Thieves

“And where am I to wait for this much-to-be-anticipated tête-à-tête?' I wondered if I was managing to convey sarcasm speaking in a foreign language. It was the only power left to me.”
― Julia Golding, Den of Thieves

“He seems to think I'm about five, the way he's treating me.'
Lizzie took the lantern and placed in on a table. 'I don't suppose you had anything to do with that, didn't you?'
'Oh no,' I said, eyes round and innocent.”
― Julia Golding, Den of Thieves

“P.S. By the by, Frank and I almost got hanged today and were robbed by a charming gang of thieves so there is no need for you to worry that I will feel homesick for old London.
P.P.S. I hope you agree my first letter is not devoid of interest and worth a guinea.”
― Julia Golding, Den of Thieves

“Yesterday, my life at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, came to the end of its run.”
― Julia Golding, Den of Thieves