Darynda Jones: "Aku bergeser di kursiku ketika Ayah menunggu jawaban....

"Aku bergeser di kursiku ketika Ayah menunggu jawaban. Dia tampak bertekad, tekadnya tak tergoyahkan. Ini akan mengambil kebijaksanaan. Kebijaksanaan. Kemungkinan Milk Duds. "Apakah kamu gila?" Tanyaku, menyadari rencanaku untuk memikat dan menyuapnya jika perlu diterbangkan keluar jendela begitu aku membuka mulut."

--- Darynda Jones

Versi Bahasa Inggris

I shifted in my chair as Dad waited for a response. He seemed determined, his resolve unwavering. This would take tact. Prudence. Possibly Milk Duds. “Are you psychotic?” I asked, realizing my plan to charm and bribe him if need be flew out the window the minute I opened my mouth.