Every turn off of Main Street was a shrine to the color orange, coned off and barricaded.
“ "And all the bars at which we fret, That seem to prison and control, Are but the doors of daring set Ajar before the soul.”
― Mother Carey's Chickens
― Mother Carey's Chickens
“No whimpering, madam! You can't have the joys of motherhood without some of its pangs! Think of your blessings, and don't be a coward!—”
― Mother Carey's Chickens
― Mother Carey's Chickens
“You seem to have an uncommon knowledge of young people. May I ask if you are, or have been, a teacher?" "Oh no!" Mrs Carey remarked with a smile, I am just a mother- that's all!”
― Mother Carey's Chickens
― Mother Carey's Chickens
“We'll never speak of 'last times,' Gilly, or where would any of us be? We'll always think of 'next' times. I shall trust Nancy next time, and next time and next time, and keep on trusting till I can trust her forever!”
― Mother Carey's Chickens
― Mother Carey's Chickens
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