“My voice was a bare rasp of fear. "In the weaving room, the women say it's never been this bad before..." "They always say that when things get difficult," she answered softly. Then she sat up suddenly as though coming… — Persia Woolley Copy Share Image
“I smiled ruefully to myself, knowing I had already experienced a far greater and deeper union with this man than that which propriety was so busy guarding against. I had seen and accepted our fate here, tonight, on the crest of this ancient hill, and all other ceremonies would be just that: rituals to please the people and make public… — Persia Woolley Copy Share
“My voice was a bare rasp of fear. "In the weaving room, the women say it's never been this bad before..." "They always say… — Persia Woolley Copy Share Image
“Ah well, I suppose that's the problem with trying to make others follow your own beliefs: what starts out as spiritual ardor too often… — Persia Woolley Copy Share Image
