said Harold Shea.“Porterhouse, sirloin—?” asked the waitress.“Both, so long as they’re big and rare.”“Harold,” said Gertrude Mugler, “whatever this is all about, please be careful of your diet. A large protein intake for a man who doesn’t do physical labor—”“Physical labor!” barked Shea. “The las...
For most of the day, however, this did us little good. The Paaluan wizards had become aware that they were being spied upon. No sooner should we get a fix with the Sapphire than their wizards would point their magical bones and spoil the picture. Therefore we had only brief glimpses of the foe.Fr...
They waited on him assiduously, but with reproachful looks that said as plainly as words: “In what way have we displeased you, lord?” Well, they would have to bear their disappointment as best they could. Even if the spirit had been willing . . .The breakfast comprised a mess of assorted organs a...