"She was always the sweetest thing in my life." (Chapter 1, p. 13).

"Here's to you, Babe...I wish you were here. I miss you like hell." (Chapter 2, p. 34).

"You look like someone who's caught on something and can't get loose." (Chapter 5, p. 105).

"Oh, by the way - I don't know where you got my telephone number, but I know where you can put it." (Chapter 8, p. 165).

"I don't know that Lance Devore's old man absolutely refused to help em financially, but I do know they were living in that trailer down below Dickie's Garage, and that makes me think they were havin a pretty hard skate." (Chapter 10, p. 204).

"I don't think I really am (a realist), but I know a hawk from a handsaw." (Chapter 11, p. 236).

"He wasn't exactly thrilled when I told him I'd had you over to dinner last night, though." (Chapter 14, p. 315).

"He'll be there in...