Spies in St. Petersburg Quotes

“We rescued the first two paintings and I've been tracking down more of them, while you've been here. You travelled all the way across Europe to get that notebook and spyglass, and nearly got yourself shot in the process. We've done the hard work - and I've had more than enough of the Chief keeping us in the dark. So when we get back to London, things are going to change. We're going to insist on knowing exactly what is going on. If we're going to keep working for the Bureau, he can't go on treating us like a couple of little girls who don't matter. I've had quite enough of that. - Lil, to Sophie”
― Katherine Woodfine, Spies in St Petersburg

“I mean, Sophie and I are pretty good at some things. You know, for innocent, defenceless young ladies,' said Lil with a wink. 'I mean, flying across Europe in aeroplanes, and tailing wanted men, and getting hold of top-secret notebooks for one thing,' she added, grinning at Sophie.
'Not to mention performing in the circus, and organising diversions with snakes, and taking down unpleasant chaps with guns,' said Sophie, grinning back.”
― Katherine Woodfine, Spies in St Petersburg