In a city where most of the wealth is controlled by a small few, certain things are overlooked, particularly when it comes to the assertion of privil… - Ellen Kushner

He felt the almost sexual thrill of being the one in the room with all the power.

Honest change? Honest? Has someone altered the definition of the word while my back was turned, or have you recently developed a sense of humor?

"The trouble with you," the Ugly Girl said, "is that you think you know just what everyone should do, don't you?"
The Mad Duke smiled at her. His face was bright and sharp, smooth and glittering. "Yes," he said, "I do."
"And what," she said, "if you're wrong?"
"And what," he said, "if I'm not?"