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I need to hear the words of this book–its truth, forgiveness, hope–as much as anybody.” Nathaniel looked up with an apologetic smile. “I know I’m no great orator. But I ask you to bear with me as I fumble through this new duty.Julie Klassen
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How rough your hands still are.” Embarrassed, she made to pull them away, but he held them fast. “Yet never have I longed to kiss any woman’s hands as I long to kiss these.Julie Klassen
3
Mr. Upchurch, ” she fumbled. “I . . . I must take my leave directly. But before I go, allow me to say how sorry I am for the callous way I treated you in the past. I regret it most keenly.” His heart squeezed even as he felt his brows rise. “Do you?” She swallowed. “I was wrong about you. I was wrong about a great many things.Julie Klassen
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I remember everything about you, Miss Macy. Every moment between us–the good and the bad.” He chuckled dryly. “Though I prefer to linger on more recent pleasant moments.Julie Klassen