Are you done yet?' Issac called Charles tilted his head back and called back, 'I suppose that's why they call you the five minute wonder.' Anna could feel her eyes round and her mouth drop open 'I cant believe you just said that' She paused and reconsidered. 'I am so telling Samuel you said that.' Charles smiled. kissed her gently, and said 'Samuel won't believe you.
Patricia BriggsMaybe I should go back to teaching school about crazy people instead of being one. (Jim Alvin)
Patricia BriggsZealots are like one track-pony. Don't get in their way without expecting to get hurt.
Patricia BriggsIt was complicated. I understood it, mostly, but I had to think a little sideways to do it.
Patricia BriggsPeople as old and powerful as he should never be given someone to love. For Anna he would destroy the world.
Patricia BriggsSee you tomorrow,โ he said, instead. โAll right.โ Then, impulsively, I asked, โDo you have a place to sleep tonight?โ โSure,โ he said with a smile, and started off as if he had somewhere to be. I could have bitten off my tongue because I pushed him into a lie. Once he started lying to me, it would be harder to get him to trust me with the truth. I donโt know why it works that way, but it doesโat least in my experience.
Patricia Briggs