Years ago, before this estate was generously and unwillingly turned over to the crown, the lord here was a genuine dimwit. He had a minister stashed behind his throne to whisper clever things to say.
Shannon HaleThere you go...let it all slide out. Unhappiness can't stick in a person's soul when it's slick with tears.
Shannon HaleI think the only way to get through this life is laughing hard and constantly, mostly at myself.
Shannon HaleHe nodded. "And if I don't make you feel like the most beautiful woman in the world every day of your life, then I don't deserve to be near you.
Shannon HaleMany times I have learned that, you never judge a book by its cover. Like people, it is the inside that counts.
Shannon HaleFinn, do you see the liasโwhatever, the orange-haired girl?โ Razo Gestured ahead. โDo you think sheโs pretty?โ Finn glanced Dashaโs way, then returned his attention ot his horse. โSheโs all right.โ โReally? Just all right?โ Finn shrugged. Razo rolled his eyes. โWhat am I saying? He doesnโt think any girl is pretty but Enna.โ โAre there any girls but Enna?โ Finn called back. โThereโd better be.
Shannon Hale