She gathered a circle of children around her and commenced singing 'For Those Who Peril on the Sea' over their little heads. But no, 'safety from storms' wasn't enough for her. God had to keep them from being blown up too. She set about ordering the poor things to pray for their parents every night- who knew what the German soldiers might do to them? Then she said to be especially good little boys and girls so Mama and Daddy could look down on them from heaven and BE PROUD OF THEM..she had those children crying and sobbing fit to die. I was too shocked to move, but no, not Elizabeth. No, quick as an adder's tongue, she had ahold of Adelaide's arm and told her to SHUT UP.'Let me go! ' Adelaide cried. 'I am speaking the Word of God! 'Elizabeth, she got a look on her that would turn the devil to stone, and then she slapped Adelaide right across the face!. Mary Ann Shaffer
He was still thoughtful. 'Do you think any of us ever really knows anyone?' 'Philosophy, Lord Dryden? And yet it's daylight and everyone is still sober.
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Julie Anne Long
He shook his head in wonder. "You are magnificent."" I keep telling everyone that, " she said with a nonchalant shrug, "But you seem to be the only one to believe me.
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Julia Quinn
For a long moment the butler sat in silence, his jaw hanging open. “I. my lord, I simply don't feel qualified to advise you about such matters.”“ Don't tell me that, ” Saint protested. <span style="margin:15px; display:block"></span>“Tell me whether you can imagine me as a...
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Suzanne Enoch
Forgive me for saying so, Your Highness, " Clarissa said slowly, "but for one as unaccustomed to good deeds as you, perhaps it would be best if you started with one on a smaller scale. Something like, I don't know, spreading bread crumbs for birds?""...
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Victoria Alexander
There are few things more discomfiting than a spontaneous outburst of genuine decency from someone you’re determined to dislike for no good reason.
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Gregory David Roberts
More Quotes By Mary Ann Shaffer
Think of it! We could have gone on longing for one another and pretending not to notice forever. This obsession with dignity can ruin your life if you let it.
Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad books.
Men are more interesting in books than they are in real life.
I think you learn more if you're laughing at the same time.
What on earth did you say to Isola? She stopped in on her way to pick up Pride and Prejudice and to berate me for never telling her about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Why hadn't she known there were better love stories around? Stories...
