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And what do you like to do, little man?" "I like-books, " James had said. While standing in the bookshop, with a parcel of books under his arm. The lady had given him a pitying look. "I read-erm-rather a lot, " James went on, dreary master of the obvious. King of the obvious. Emperor of the obvious.Cassandra Clare
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Would you like me to magically strip you and put you in gear?” Mr. Fell asked. “In front of everybody?”“ That would be a thrill for everybody, I’m sure, ” said Matthew. Ragnor Fell wiggled his fingers, and green sparks spat from his fingertips. James was pleased to see Matthew actually take a step back. “Might be too thrilling for a Wednesday, ” Matthew said. “I’ll go put on my gear then, shall I?”“Do, ” said Ragnor. .Cassandra Clare
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The Smile won Matthew extra time before bed, extra Christmas pudding, extra anything he wanted. Adults were helpless to resist The Smile.Matthew gave his all to this particular smile. Butter melted. Birds sang. People slipped about dazed amid the butter and birdsong.Cassandra Clare