“And you be careful of that Richard Lockwell,” said Cokie. “He’s a kitten killer.” “He’s a ladies’ man?” Patrick laughed. “Aw, no, that ain’t what I mean. When he was young, he hung four kittens in the Quarter. Lord, you should have seen people chase him. He’s not right in the head.”

“And you be careful of that Richard Lockwell,” said Cokie. “He’s a kitten killer.” “He’s a ladies’ man?” Patrick laughed. “Aw, no, that ain’t what I mean. When he was young, he hung four kittens in the Quarter. Lord, you should have seen people chase him. He’s not right in the head.”

— Ruta Sepetys