Linus didn’t like to lie about anything. Even little white lies caused his head to ache. And once one started lying, it became easier to do it again and again until one had to keep track of hundreds of lies. It was easier to be honest.
“Slowly, Anna put up a hand to his muzzle and began to scratch that spot behind the ear where large dogs keep their souls.”
― A Countess Below Stairs
― A Countess Below Stairs
“Shadows are cool and peaceful places for those whose minds are overstocked with treasure.”
― A Countess Below Stairs
― A Countess Below Stairs
“For an instant she felt his touch on her cheek then he stepped back. There that was my ration for all eternity. People have died for less I dare say.”
― A Countess Below Stairs
― A Countess Below Stairs
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