A School for German Brides

by Aimie K. Runyan

The law is not truth, Tilde. It’s only a glimpse into the values of man at any given point in history. Don’t confuse the laws of men with the word of God.” My grandfather’s words rang in my ears as though he’d spoken them yesterday.

“That’s just the thing. Remember a smile, sincere or not, covers a thousand flaws. You have so few, one quick smirk will make you breathtaking.”

“Women like us find ways to do the right thing in silence and shadows. The trick, as always, is how to stay alive long enough to make a difference.”

“Well, you’re young yet. You have time to grow more and more disappointed in mankind.”