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Hope is a straw hat hanging beside a window covered with frost.Margaret George
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The most wicked criminals have God on their lips at all times, for God is the only one who can stomach them.Margaret George
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The soft strings of the lute rippled with memories, and the maid's lilting voice made Mary sigh as she closed her eyes. She fell asleep filled with sadness, but without regret.Margaret George
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Kindness is stronger than iron bars.Margaret George
5
I had a desire to see something besides my own shores, if only to be content to return to them someday. If I wish to live in my native land and love her, it should not be out of ignorance.Margaret George
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Mary watched the sunset from her carriage window, realizing that such beauty could never last. Life was a golden glory that faded in the wink of an eye. Life was a village fair that only lasted for a single day. As the carriage rattled along, rocking her like a babe in arms, Mary felt very old and wise. She found that she didn't mind being taken back to the castle, to a caring captivity that was filled with comforts and kindness. And she also found that she couldn't keep her eyes open.Margaret George
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Defeat I can endure with cheerfulness, my lady. But betrayal is like taking the wind from my sails, or the earth from beneath my feet. It chills my spirits like a rainy day, and all I can do is draw the curtains and cry into my pillow.Margaret George
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The cure for a broken heart is simple, my lady. A hot bath and a good night's sleep.Margaret George