A butterfly symbolized acceptance of each new phase in life. To keep faith as everything around you changed.

I suppose now I'm obliged to wish you happiness in your new life. Although happiness in the absence of indoor plumbing is a debatable concept.

Merripen, despite his fear of heights, had often climbed a ladder to wash the second floor window for her. He had wanted her view of the outside world to be clear. He had said the sky should always be blue for her.

Shock is a merciful condition. It allows you to get through disaster with a necessary distance between you and your feelings.

You think I'd cheat on you?" I demanded with all the innocent outrage I could muster. "With another guy, no. With a cheeseburger . . . in a heartbeat.

I'm not running away from my fears," I told Dane. "I'm running away from my relatives.

A long time ago I learned not to explain things to people. It misleads them into thinking they're entitled to know everything I do. -Sara