Reader, nothing is sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name. Nothing. - Kate DiCamillo

That was the thing about tragedy. It was just sitting there, keeping you company, waiting. And you had absolutely no idea.

Reader, you may ask this question; in fact, you must ask this question: Is it ridiculous for a very small, sickly, big-eared mouse to fall in love with a beautiful human princess named Pea? The answer is... yes. Of course, it's ridiculous. Love is ridiculous.

There is no predicting what kind of sentences you might say, thought Flora. For instance, who would ever think you would shout, "You're going to vacuum up that squirrel!"?