A Crying Shame (61 page)

You're . . . insane!” she hissed.
Toque!”

Goofy I don't know about. Insane . . . perhaps. But I definitely am crazy.”

Then you admit it,” she replied, buckling on the pistol.

Crazy about the ladies. And you definitely are a lady. I know.” He grinned.
I just witnessed that fact.”

When this is over, I intend to slap you!”

I intend to make love to you long before that.”

Her eyes seemed to glow with a raging fire.
You'd better be one hell of a man.”

I am,” he said quietly, confidently. But it was spoken without arrogance.
Pick up your over/ under. Check it.”

She did as she was told.
I should use it on you for your insufferable egotism.”

Then who would protect you from the Links, ma
cherie?”

I think it's you I need protection from, mercenaire.”