Hogfather - Wink

“There are children?” said Teatime. “Oh, yes, of course. Call them.”

“Certainly not!”

“It will be instructive,” said Teatime. “Educational. And when your adversary is Death, you cannot help but be the good guy.”

He pointed the sword at Susan.

“I said call them.”

Susan glanced hopefully at her grandfather. He nodded. For a moment she thought she saw the glow in one eye socket flicker off and on, Death’s equivalent of a wink. He’s got a plan. He can stop time. He can do anything. He’s got a plan.

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Hogfather - p349