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  • But those were killings in the way of business, as a soldier, or in my many misadventures in the world's wild places, where it was me or t'other fellow, Murder's different, you see; it takes more courage than I've ever had, to think it out, and weigh the consequences, and keep your hand steady as you thumb back the hammer and draw a bead on the unsuspecting back.

    Watershed 2010

  • But those were killings in the way of business, as a soldier, or in my many misadventures in the world's wild places, where it was me or t'other fellow, Murder's different, you see; it takes more courage than I've ever had, to think it out, and weigh the consequences, and keep your hand steady as you thumb back the hammer and draw a bead on the unsuspecting back.

    Flashman And The Tiger Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1999

  • "Murder's not as handy as it looks," Frederick agreed.

    Firestorm Barr, Nevada 1996

  • Crumbling and cursing under his breath, the liveryman jerked the hair of the urchin who was trying to hold Blue Murder's bridle to keep the stallion quiet.

    Night Arrant Gygax, Gary 1987

  • Murder's the only thing serious enough to make X go to such lengths, isn't it?

    Madam Will You Talk Stewart, Mary, 1916- 1967

  • Murder's bloody hand, nerved by all the worst passions of man, has struck down, not only the guilty, but also the innocent, the weak and helpless.

    The Kentucky Ranger Edward T. Curnick

  • Murder's the supreme culmination of hatred, just as marriage is the supreme culmination of love.

    The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1936

  • He was held in high esteem by all of Murder's friends.

    A Master Sold by a Slave 1897

  • It was therefore determined that in the sale of Murder's slaves Mack should be saved from the hands of the speculators, and a number of gentlemen attended at the court-house in Williamsburg prepared to pay a large price for the young negro.

    A Master Sold by a Slave 1897

  • Murder's prime minister hangs in every man's belt.

    The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance Richard Savage 1874

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