"You are not going to waltz in here and distract me with a clever phrase and a beguiling smile." "You think my smile is beguiling?"

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For one thing, everyone there is so clever. Do they think me dull? Perhaps I should assure them that our goats enjoyed listening to me for hours on end. I am certain their bleats meant "Do go on, Miri, darling. You are immensely entertaining." Your immensely entertaining sister, Miri

— Shannon Hale