But the shrill wild cry of the heron overpowered the cries of all the other birds, whom it seemed to terrify; they were silent the moment they heard it, and a silence followed which made the interruption doubly unpleasant.

I’ve heard merchants still use an abacus for adding things up in China.

Emily's head emerged, her eyes wide with panic. She ducked back inside and a kneesock-clad leg appeared over the sill.

So ayo, me no watch nothing apart from my Ps / Check out the Ts and Cs, I’m involved