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“The hell of it is that my son, my only child, has to turn out to be,” he added with a return of his old spirit, black eyes flashing, “the one man in Washington, D.C. who hates my guts!” “You weren’t too fond of him, either, if you recall,” she pointed out. He glared at her. “He’s hot-tempered and…” quote by Diana Palmer
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““The hell of it is that my son, my only child, has to turn out to be,” he added with a return of his old spirit, black eyes flashing, “the one man in Washington, D.C. who hates my guts!” “You weren’t too fond of him, either, if you recall,” she pointed out. He glared at her. “He’s hot-tempered and arrogant and stubborn!” “Look who he gets it from,” she said with a grin. He unlinked his hands as he considered that. “Those can be desirable traits,” he agreed with a faint smile. “Anyway, it’s nice to know I won’t die childless,” he said after a minute. He lifted his eyes to her face. “Leta can’t know any of this. When and if the time comes, I’ll tell her.” “Who’s going to tell him?” she ventured. “You?” he suggested. “In your dreams,” she said with a sweet smile. He stuffed his hands back into his pockets. “We’ll cross that bridge when the river comes over it. You’ll be careful, do you hear me? I’ve invested a lot of time and energy into hijacking you for my museum. Don’t take the slightest risk. If you think you’ve been discovered, get out and take Leta with you.” “She’s afraid to fly,” she pointed out. “She won’t get in an airplane unless it’s an emergency.” “Then I’ll come out and stuff her into a car and drive her to the airport and put her on a plane,” he said firmly. She pursed her lips. He was very like Tate. “I guess you would, at that.””

Diana Palmer

About This Quote

A man reflects on his son’s difficult personality and the challenges of protecting his family while confronting personal flaws and future responsibilities.

In simple terms: A father worries about his son’s traits and protecting his family.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfections and plan for future protection.

Themes

family responsibility flaws future protection

Mood

reflective concerned hopeful

Type

advice narrative dialogue

When to use this quote

  • family discussions
  • protecting loved ones
  • handling difficult relatives
  • future planning

Key Concepts

parenting self‑awareness risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love and criticism in family?
  • What steps can you take to protect loved ones without over‑controlling?
A Different Perspective

The quote mixes humor with serious concern, making its tone ambiguous.

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