Heather

“Rufus, who didn’t seem to like most men, was actually letting Lulath stroke his head and had his long tail lovingly coiled around one of Lulath’s legs.”
― Jessica Day George, Wednesdays in the Tower

“Her mom’s anger faded to concern, and she tugged nervously at her curly brown hair. “Scared of what? Did something happen?” “I saw this guy,” Sophie said, realizing the best lies were based on truth. “He had the article about me. He started asking all these questions and it was freaking me out so I ran away from him. And then I was scared to go back, so I walked to the trolley and took the train home.” “Why didn’t you get a teacher or a museum guard—or call the police?”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities

“there was certainly no need of fine-tooth combs in this case.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Ingleside