Lockwood And Co Quotes

“Hey, Flo! It’s Lockwood!’

Silence. The figure straightened abruptly; I thought for a moment it was going to turn and run. But then the voice came again, faint, hostile and guarded. ‘You? What the bloody hell do you want?’

‘Oh, that’s fine,’ Lockwood murmured. ‘She’s in a good mood.’ He cleared his throat, called out again. ‘Can you talk?’

The distant person considered; for a few seconds we heard nothing except the sloop and slosh of the river along the shore. ‘No. I’m busy! Go away.’

‘I’ve brought liquorice!’

‘What, you’re trying to bribe me now? Bring money!’ More silence; just the sucking of the water. Away in the haze a head was cocked to one side. ‘What kind of liquorice?”
― Jonathan Stroud, The Whispering Skull

“Remind me never to get buried in an iron coffin, it gets so shabby”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“If you're firing them, I know of two vacancies," George added. "Toilet attendants needed at Marylebone Station.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“It was either that or punch him, and I've got sensitive hands.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Agents' swords aren't just good for ghosts, they can also be used for whipping cheeky night watch kids. Want us to show you?”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“but when he turned to me his eyes sparkled with the thrill of the chase. As always, that awoke a similar thrill in me.”
― Jonathan Stroud;

“And again, I had that tipping sensation, the slosh of blood inside the head.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“His face was serene, his hair glistened; his eyes shone with dark intent. I watched him from the door.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“It was infuriating -- but intriguing, too. It always gave me a pleasant tug of curiosity”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Feeling rough? Because you sure as hell look it!”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Thing is though, while the rest of us dig for bones, Joplin here digs for stories”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“I'd rather walk the tide line. Scratch my bum and look at the stars, and do it on my own terms.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Blimey. Are those shorts you're wearing, Lockwood, or are you trying to take flight?”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Oh, come on. You love all that mystery about him. Just like you love that pensive, far-off look he does sometimes, as if he's brooding about important matters, or contemplating a tricky bowel movement. Don't try to deny it. I know.”
― Jonathan Stroud;, The Whispering Skull

“Just the flutter of your hearts, the taste of your fear. Is that what you
meant?” - Skull”
― Jonathan Stroud, The Hollow Boy (Lockwood & Co., #3)

“Just the flutter of your hearts, the taste of your fear. Is that what you
meant?”
― Jonathan Stroud