"It is cold and dark, and things are not what they seem, and the truth is forever changing" (Chapter 1, p. 10).

"And strong teeth make for a strong heart and therefore a brave soldier" (Chapter 2, p. 13).

"She never drew breath. She did not breathe" (Chapter 3, p. 21).

"That is enough. I cannot bear to it anymore. I truly cannot" (Chapter 4, p. 25).

"If everyone speaks of nothing but the elephant and you desire to be the center of attention, the heart, of the social season, then you must be the one thing that everyone speaks of" (Chapter 5, p. 29).

"Madam Elephant! Here I am. Here! I am Adele. I am the one you are looking for" (Chapter 6, p. 34).

"A boy who wants very much to the elephant and he will be glad" (Chapter 7, p. 36).

"All of God's creatures have names, every last one of them" (Chapter 8, p. 41).

"I know it is true...