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You are a devious woman, Blackthorn,' she said.

'I prefer the term strategic thinker.


Juliet Marillier

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Yeah, she thought, you people.
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When small...
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she said.
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She nodded. "Right."

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"In case you never noticed,...
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With all my heart."
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"I beg your pardon?" ...
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If I profane with my unworthiest hand
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'A cage,' she said.
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...
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Should a woman
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"...
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And I am no soldier at-arms," said he.
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“A deterrent?” ...
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I put the wallet away.
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...
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