“To pile on the agony, once we reached Shantytown-a collection of shacks around the Exhibition that fed off the scraps of rich tourists—the ribbon on my bonnet decided today was the day it wanted freedom. It dangled before my face… — Susan Dennard Copy Share Image
“While Mary brushed my pistachio silk carriage dress, Mama tugged the laces of my corset as tight as they would go. She grunted and… — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“ You are strong and independent , I told myself as I unlocked the door. Capable and clever. No males needed. ” — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“Two girls who'd once shared tea and gossip were now bound together by death.” — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“Why do you ask?" "Because I can." "You can what?" "I can go in the private collection!" I scurried toward him. "My father had… — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“Can't say I'm surprised you were here. You have the curiosity of a cat and the common sense of a goldfish.” — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“Even the greatest feats of man lose their luster when one's head is filled with storm clouds.” — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“Eleanor," Daniel said. "Miss Fitt! Wake up!" I fluttered my eyelids open. "I'm not a misfit anymore," I rasped. "I thought I told you… — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“Don't think I'll look after you, though-the world would be better off with one less princess." "I'm not a princess," I huffed, beating my… — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“I can still make a fist, and breath still burns in my chest. So look at my face. Look at my mortal soul, and… — susan dennard Copy Share
“That's a very comforting response, Oliver. Of course I can trust you implicitly when all you care about is using me for your own… — Susan Dennard Copy Share
“We waddled through life blindly, hoping to find something—and someone—worth fighting for.” — susan dennard Copy Share
