One of Sir Topher's rules was to never indulge in sentimentality, never return for what was left behind.

“But it was Finnikin he tried not to look at, except her heard something come fr…”

“You know something,Jacob, I'd hate to be as smart as Jonh. I mean he was really…”

“What if she's all I give you in this life of ours, my love?" she asked quietly.…”

“It's called peaceful coexistence, Santangelo. You should try it and if it works…”