It ran derailed for about 500 yards before encountering a set of points, which caused it to veer into the path of an Immingham-Ferrybridge coal train, powered by Freightliner 66521 (one of a class of locomotive well-known for being well-built enough to destroy anything that got in its way).

I broached the subject of contraceptives carefully when the teenager mentioned his promiscuity.

He financed his home purchase through a local credit union.

She shrugged. I don't know. I guess I'm thinking who am I to tell my mother she shouldn't marry. “Especially since you're about to take the plunge yourself?” he asked lightly. She opened her mouth to tell him the truth, but the interest in his expression frightened her.