“Of course we will send postcards to Nutsawoo. And we shall bring him back a present as well. In fact,' she went on, with the instinctive knack every good governess has for turning something enjoyable into a lesson, and vice… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share Image
“I take my metal canister of tea off the shelf. It is my own mixture of dried lavender blossoms and lemon balm, harvested from… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“If you have ever opened a can of worms, boxed yourself into a corner, ended up in hot water, or found yourself in a… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“The plants themselves gave me a cure for that: They taught me to bury myself when I need to regain my strength. It is… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“Call it professional interest. You see, Jessamine, love is a kind of poison; one of my favorite kinds, in fact. It infects the blood;… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“But was that not the task you set me? To defend the helpless against the strong?" "Indeed it was Master Weed. But who is… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
In the words of Agatha Swanburne, founder of Swanburne Academy, 'Every book is judged by its cover until it is read.' — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“It makes no difference what you wear, really. I'll put you in a dark grey. I believe I have some left over from a… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“Weed, are you familiar with the work of Carl Linnaeus? His Systema Naturae describes a classification system for all growing things.” Weed’s eyes dart… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“Most often they speak according to their kind – the deep rumble of oak, the whisper of the birch, or the singsong chant of… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
Only a fool takes offense at the truth, Jessamine. They are awful, of that there is no question. But they are also very charming.… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“[A]s Agatha Swanburne once said, 'To be kept waiting is unfortunate, but to be kept waiting with nothing interesting to read is a tragedy… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
“You know I believe that all children should have pets if it can possibly be managed, she wrote. I feel it is beneficial to… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share
