I can do lots of clever magic, but love is a stubborn thing to conquer.

When you think you've killed it, it's liable to bob up again as strong as ever.

I believe love and cats have nine lives.

In other words, killing love is a hard job, even for a skillful witch, but I believe I can do something that will answer your purpose just as well." "What is that ?" asked the King.
"I can freeze the girl's heart.

I've got a special incantation for that, and when Gloria's heart is thoroughly frozen she can no longer love Pon." "Just the thing!" exclaimed Googly-Goo, and the King was likewise much pleased.
They bargained a long time as to the price, but finally the old courtier agreed to pay the Wicked Witch's demands.