I've been re-reading this lately, and I just finished. Oh gosh! It had me laughing and sighing as much or more as it did before. The Absolute Zero chapter got me as weepy as it did the first time, and a dozen little other moments besides. Freddie's death and the "he kissed me once, you know." Hiram and his "Babe. English." Mona and Ophelia's dramatic love lives and friendship. Eureka pushing Humbug down as a kid, and then being nervous to talk to him when she grew up. Mata Hari playing games with Percival and racing to the top of the climbing tower. So many wonderful moments. A fabulous read.