“I understand, Tobin. Being joined is a great responsibility.” Dax stared, flushing with panic. “You . . . you know?” “Don't look so surprised. I'm an expert in xenomedicine and I've been around the quadrant once or twice.

Every half-baked guessworker is a scientist, nowadays.

And him in hardy battle overcame, Should have mine only daughter to his Dame...: }}

I also learned never to conspicuoulsy watch a cannon while he was working. Pickpockets dislike being watched, even by those who may be right, because they become uneasy and clumsy and feel conspicuous.