Now listen, we need to be quiet as mice. No, quieter than that. As quiet as . . . as . . .”
“Dead mice?” Reynie suggested.
“Perfect,” said Kate with an approving nod. “As quiet as dead mice.

“Oh, here’s a clever one. Do you remember this question from the first test? It …”

“I hope you haven't given up on the S.Q.'s of the world, Reynie. As you see, the…”

“So began one of the fiercest and strangest battles ever fought, a battle that i…”

“Rules and school are tools for fools! I don't give two mules for rules.”