But life, if nothing else, had taught her promises weren't always to be counted on, and what appeared at first a shining chance might end in bitter disappointment.

Knowing that the battle will not end the way he wishes does not make it any less worthwhile the fight.

If it is true that men have souls that do survive them, he went on, ignoring me, and if those souls are born again to life, you need not worry that my ghost will haunt you. I'll haunt you in the flesh, instead.

When I meet a wind I cannot fight , I can do naught but set my sails to let it take me where it will.

So, you see, my heart is held forever by this place," she said. "I cannot leave.

These are your beautiful days, Julia Beckett," he promised softly.

The world becomes a wider place, with but a little learning.