6thbreed

“If a man can earn the love and admiration of his family, he will have little difficulty in securing the respect of his neighbors.”
― Donna Lynn Hess, A Father's Promise

“Does this smack of magic to you? Because allow me to inform you, my handsome young prince, that this be not enchantment – it be work!” With that I hurled my slipper at him, not caring if I caused his decapitation. (I did not.) Marshalling what little dignity I yet possessed, I stomped down the corridor – challenging indeed with one shoe – and around the corner.”
― Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Princess Ben

“Remember, son, you're most afraid when you can think of no one but yourself.”
― Donna Lynn Hess, A Father's Promise

“Night soil oozed onto my cloak, and I wondered why all my adventures involved foul odour. Why could I not for once frolic in a meadow of flowers, or escape in a hamper of fresh laundry? No, I must endure night soil and prison cells and unwashed soldiers…”
― Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Princess Ben