Cinders: The Untold Story of Cinderella

by Finley Aaron

“Sometimes,” Nora said as she squeezed Ella’s hand, “we’ve got to let go of what we think we want, and take joy in what’s been given to us. In that way, we often find that what we really want has been right in front of us all along.”

“You are the most remarkable girl I’ve ever met. I owe you for my life. Still. I’m forever in your debt.”

“I love you. No other woman I’ve ever met can compare with you. There is no greater happiness I could ever imagine than to have you by my side always. Will you be my bride?”

“Maps and armor,” Henry observed, then laughed. “You are the only girl for me.”

(though Jerome chose to abstain, having given it up following a frightful scare with double vision)