I left the jutra to chop wood. I began my walk through the snow, five kilometers to the tree line. That's when I saw it. A tiny silver of gold appeared between shades of gray on the horizon. I stared at the amber band of sunlight, smiling. The sun had returned. I closed my eyes. I felt Andrius moving close. "I'll see you," he said. "Yes, I will see you," I whispered "I will." I reached into my pocket and squeezed the stone.
Ruta SepetysWhether love of friend, love of country, love of God, or even love of enemyโlove reveals to us the truly miraculous nature of the human spirit.
Ruta SepetysWhat do you do with all this bank, Josie? Be a lot easier if you just lifted your skirt.โ โThe only reason Iโd lift my skirt is to pull out my pistol and plug you in the head.
Ruta SepetysMan, youโre a regular Bonnie Parker.โ โA dame that knows the ropes isnโt likely to get tied up.โ Jesse found that hysterical. โDid Willie say that?โ โNope, Mae West. Now, how do I get on this thing in a skirt?
Ruta SepetysGood men are often more practical than pretty " said Mother. "Andrius just happens to be both.
Ruta SepetysPeople I didn't know formed a circle around me, sheltering me from view. They escorted me safely back to our jurta, undetected. They didn't ask for anything. They were happy to help someone, to succeed at something, even if they weren't to benefit. We'd been trying to touch the sky from the bottom of the ocean. I realized that if we boosted one another, maybe we'd get a little closer.
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