Rocket to the Morgue Quotes

“Her bosom heaved, and she was just the guy to do it.”
― Anthony Boucher, Rocket to the Morgue

“Darling, was that shiver what is technically known as a wince? I’ve always wondered what one looked like.” Concha laughed. “Don’t be silly. A wince is what you pull buckets out of wells with.” “Oh. I thought it was something you made jelly out of.” “Or of course,” Concha suggested, “it could be what you start a bedtime story with. Wince upon a time . . .”
― Anthony Boucher, Rocket to the Morgue

“a splendid treat for the Mexican children who came weekly in school busses from the north end of town.”
― Anthony Boucher, Rocket to the Morgue