Merciful heavens, Vallery thought, this isn't a cruiser I'm running-it's a nursery!

"Merciful heavens," breathed McCoy, slumping back in his seat.

Merciful heavens, he was hurting enough now.

Tom stared at him, "Merciful heavens, Guy, is that your first concern?

"Merciful heavens, monsieur, what happened down here?"

'Merciful heavens, no,' Mandamus shook his big head heavily.

Merciful heavens, girl, he treats you like a sister.

"Merciful heavens," she said in a faint tone.

Merciful heaven, never before in my life have I seen such a face.

Merciful heaven, I thank, you from the bottom of my heart for that show of common sense.