Mike Robinson

“Thank you, John. I think I need to send a text message.” Elizabeth takes out her phone. “I don’t think you’re supposed to use your mobile telephone in here, Elizabeth,” says John. She gives a kindly shrug. “Well, imagine if we only ever did what we were supposed to, John.” “You have a point there, Elizabeth,” agrees John, and goes back to his book.”
― Richard Osman, The Thursday Murder Club

“I am a Federal officer!” said Rooster. “Who all is in there? Speak up and be quick about it!” “A Methodist and a son of a bitch!” was the insolent reply. “Keep riding!”
― Charles Portis, True Grit

“None of them seemed to have much recollection of anything at all.”
― Jeff Vandermeer, Authority

“Why is it calm in the early morning? You will notice that lakes are usually still and smooth before daybreak.”
― Charles Portis, True Grit