All I did was offer to kill your dog, and the next thing I know I’m being judged.

Librarians are notorious snitches—don’t let anybody convince you otherwise.

Other than the voices in my head, I think I’m pretty normal.

I figured it is always better to be unpopular by your own choice.

Apparently I couldn’t even pretend to be normal.

Ah, well,ʺ said Abe, idly studying his fingertips. ʺI have it on good authority thereʹs going to be a new ‘gateʹ opening up soon over on the south side of the wall."

The truth dawned on me. ʺOh lord. Youʹre the one whoʹs been doling out C4.ʺ

ʺYou make it sound so easy,ʺ he said with a frown. ʺThat stuffʹs hard to get a hold of.