"That's not insect repellent," I said.
"I know. You don't tink I recognize melted chin fat when I see it?" -- pg. 460
..."I suppose drinking before breakfast is doctor's orders?"
"I don't have the benefit of a rather generous dose of morphine. So I'm making do, thank you." -pg. 348
apposite (pg. 32) -- Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.
Brunet (pg. 173) -- I guess that is how they spell "brunette" in that timeline.