No one expects a woman busy at her sewing to pay attention to whatโs being said around her. Nevermind if a manโs mother and sister showerd them they heard everything while they stictched, heโll still think a woman who plies her needles saves all her brains for the work. Youโre a far better spy hemming sheets than if you clank with daggers.
Tamora PierceGirl, boy or dancing bear, you're the finest page-the finest squire-to-be-at court." (Jon to Alanna)
Tamora Pierce