# Quote — Raymond Chandler, The Lady in the Lake

> The little blonde at the PBX cocked a shell-like ear and smiled a small fluffy smile. She looked playful and eager, but not quite sure of herself, like a new kitten in a house where they don't care much about kittens.

- Author: [Raymond Chandler](https://www.leafyquotes.com/raymond-chandler.md)
- Book: [The Lady in the Lake](https://www.leafyquotes.com/raymond-chandler/the-lady-in-the-lake.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/raymond-chandler/the-lady-in-the-lake/the-little-blonde

## More from this book

> 'The minutes went by on tiptoe, with their fingers to their lips.'

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