“Tillie studied her mother’s face. The face which had seen thirty-seven years of life. Twenty-one years of marriage. The birth of ten babies. The death of one.” — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“But she wasn't a wife and mother. And, Joey aside, she didn't want to be one. Her mother had spend every last minute cooking for Papa, cleaning for Papa, looking nice for Papa, entertaining for Papa, producing babies for Papa.… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Oh, they'll never believe a woman could solve such puzzles. They'll just assume I'm humoring you by editing it myself and allowing you to… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Pulling the covering from her basket decorated with pink-and-white polka-dotted ribbon, she withdrew her journal, a pencil, and some cheese. Jesus Christ She formed… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Lord Randall barreled inside, brandishing his cane in Drew's face. "You beggarly knave, I was told this marriage was in name only! Who gave… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Freedom didn’t always equate with coming and going as he pleased. Or to living out in the open. Or to doing whatever he wanted.… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Fir, cedar, pines, oaks, and maples densely timbered this section. But it was the redwoods that never failed to fill him with awe. Their… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Thought you didn't like red hair." One of Drew's dimples kicked in as he draped an arm about Grandma's shoulder. "Must have me confused… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“cannot make yourself righteous by simply changing your behavior,’’ Mother replied. Essie stiffened. ‘‘I’m sure I don’t know what you mean.’’ ‘‘What I mean… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Their daughter scrunched up her hands and legs, waving them wildly in the air. He opened his palm, allowing the babe to kick his… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“You were kidnapped not?" "I was kidnapped." "You were forced not into marriage?" "I was forced into marriage." "You want not an annulment?" "I… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“You could have arrived atop a wildcat and no one would have said a word. They will adore you.” — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“I give up, God. You made me. You know how I am. I cannot keep my distance. Nor can I keep those I love… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“He wants a fifteen thousand pound settlement." "Fifteen thousand!" "He says you're a great deal of trouble." She hesitated for one startled moment before… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“You next," he said. "Out of those clothes and into bed." She nodded but didn't move from Sally's side. The thought of undressing exhausted… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“And so you should.” He again assessed the newly replaced windows and repaired roof, then clapped Mack on the shoulder. “It’s a good thing… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Where are you going?" "To get my Bible." "Right now? You can't get your Bible out right now! I'm, I'm, we're just about to..."… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
