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41 " As she nestled against Mattie’s breast, the baby’s deep-blue eyes gazed intently into Mattie’s dark-caramel irises. Her pink fingers patted and stroked soft brown skin. She grinned up at Mattie, causing milk to dribble out the sides of her mouth. “Silly girl,” Mattie admonished the baby, tickling and teasing her. “You gotta pick: eatin’ or smilin’. "
― Laila Ibrahim , Yellow Crocus (Freedman/Johnson, #1)
42 " But I know a good man make life more sweet. Someone to hold you and love you, someone to share your dreams with, someone kind and thoughtful. "
43 " Mattie’s torso with a heavy cloth. "
44 " Mattie was never truly mine. That knowledge must have filled me as quickly and surely as the milk from her breasts. "
45 " Yes, that is unseemly. Leave as soon as you are finished. I have seen enough. "
46 " All indentured servants, both European and African, agreed to work off their debt for seven to fifteen years. After that, they were to be released and given five acres of land each, a bushel of seed, and the freedom to pursue their own fortunes in the New World. "
47 " In addition, social status for slaves transferred from mother to child rather than from father to child, so regardless of your father’s status, you would be a slave if your mother was enslaved. Those changes in social codes ensured eighteenth-century planters of Virginia a steady supply of workers. "
48 " I do not care if it is the fashion. It is unseemly for a woman of your stature to feed a child. Your heartbreak would only be greater should they die. I know from experience, it is best not to love your children too deeply, as it only causes pain. "
49 " Our forebears were quite clear on the matter: slaves are only three-fifths of a man. They are not entitled to the same rights as Christians. "
50 " romance will not ensure your happiness as easily as the finer things in life. "
51 " want a good man more than I want a good husband. I believe you are such a man.” Lisbeth searched Matthew’s face, looking for any sign of understanding. "
52 " I want a good man more than I want a good husband. "
53 " Lisbeth, I "
54 " Young ladies may speak to young men about the weather, meals, clothing, and their relatives. Avoid conversation concerning politics, finance, or religion. Though a gentleman may bring up such topics, and a lady must follow where a gentleman leads, "
55 " gonna "
56 " Sinceramente, no sé de dónde sacas semejantes ideas. Deben de ser tus lecturas de Jane Austen. "