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21 " He realized it was the first of January, the day many people began the new year with a thorough cleaning. A time for "Out with the old, in with the new."Could Richard do the same to his heart, his ways? He hoped so, God in heaven, give me strength. Help me become a better man. "
― Julie Klassen , A Castaway in Cornwall
22 " In 1770, a British law was proposed to Parliament granting grounds for annulment if a bride used cosmetics prior to her wedding day. —Marjorie Dorfman, “The History of Make-up "
― Julie Klassen , The Maid of Fairbourne Hall
23 " A portrait is like an ornamental headstone. It is not for the subject, but for those who look upon it. For those you want to remember. "
― Julie Klassen , The Painter's Daughter
24 " Words are important to me. I listen to each one, weigh and measure it. If I cannot trust your words, how can I trust you? "
― Julie Klassen , The Girl in the Gatehouse
25 " When you set yourself on fire, people love to come and see you burn. "
― Julie Klassen , The Silent Governess
26 " The human heart, no matter what age, will only open to the heart that opens in return. "
― Julie Klassen , The Apothecary's Daughter
27 " I found I quite enjoyed having you under the same roof. Being able to see you, hear your voice many times a day. I miss that.” His eyes locked on hers. “I miss you. "
28 " Don't allow any man to treat you as less than you are. "
― Julie Klassen , The Dancing Master
29 " I love you, Margaret Macy. And there is something I need to ask you. Something I’ve asked twice before and am nearly afraid to ask again. The Scriptures say let our yes be yes and our no be no, but I pray, in your case, your no may have changed . . . ?” Margaret leaned forward and kissed him firmly, warmly, on the lips. Then she smiled at him, her eyes brimming with tears. “Yes, it most definitely has. "
30 " She smiled and feigned enthusiasm, although she cared little for the game. Sometimes that's what you did for the people you loved. "
― Julie Klassen , The Tutor's Daughter
31 " Make your life count, Henry David Weston. For when you reach the end of your days, you will not look back and wish you'd garnered more money, or power, or fame. You will look back and wish that you had been a better parent, spouse, friend, and Christian. And you will wish for just a little more time with those you love. "
32 " The body might be engaged in the most base drudgery, but always the mind can be thinking on whatever is lovely, pure, noble. "
33 " Do you not pray, Miss Smallwood?'She avoided his gaze. 'No.''God is speaking to you every day,' he said softly. 'You might return the favor.'She raised her chin. 'I don't hear Him.''Do you listen?'She looked at him, clearly offended, then turned away again. 'I used to pray, until I found God was not listening, at least not to my prayers.'[He] heard the inner voice of caution but barreled ahead. 'He was listening. But He doesn't always answer the way we would like Him to. "
34 " Love without fear . . .” Miss Foster murmured, considering the notion. “It doesn’t sound very practical, I’m afraid. For the more one loves, the more one has to fear losing.” He looked at her, a grin tugging his mouth. “Impractical, maybe. Difficult, yes. But what a beautiful way to live. "
― Julie Klassen , The Secret of Pembrooke Park
35 " You do not esteem good deeds?" She shifted the basket handle to both hands, just as a cool breeze blew a bonnet string across her face. "My dear Miss Keene, what would the world be without them?" He brushed the string from her cheek. "Are we not admonished to be doers and not merely hearers of His word? Yet not on a mountain of good deeds can we climb our way to heaven. "
36 " Thunder and turf! "
37 " One might open the book idly, but one never knows what treasures one might find. "
38 " Miss Aubrey, come and have pity on us. We are reading novels and feel our manliness diminishing by the moment. Come restore our vanity, do, and tell us we look the dashing officers we once were. "
― Julie Klassen
39 " Endeavour to serve with such good will and attention to the interest of your employers, that they know they are blessed in having gotten such a good servant, one who serves, not with eye-service as a man-pleaser, but in simplicity of heart as a Christian. - Samuel and Sarah Adams, The Complete Servant "
40 " This is real life, Master Stephen. Happily ever after takes effort. "