Date Posted:Tue, July 09 2024, 17:22:09 Author:kgp Subject: QOTD for Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The following quotation is from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon. Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved. Chapter 109 The Voice of Time
Jamie laughed in gratified surprise, and Ian grinned broadly back. His face was weathered to a deep brown, and the dotted lines of his Mohawk tattoos ran in fierce crescents from nose to cheekbones - but for a moment, I saw his hazel eyes dance with mischief, and saw again the lad we had known.
“I used to say things over in my mind,” he said, the grin fading a little. “I’d look at things, and say the words in my mind - ‘Avbhar,’ ‘Coire,’ Skirlie’ - so as not to forget.” He glanced shyly at Jamie. “Ye did tell me to remember, Uncle.”
Jamie blinked, and cleared his throat.
“So I did, Ian,” he murmured, “I’m glad of it.” He squeezed Ian’s shoulder hard - and then they were embracing fiercely, thumping each other’s backs with wordless emotion.
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Yes!! I remember the joy I felt the first time I read this passage. So many emotions - ever since “Old Yeller” I’ve been terrified of wild boars. This was so real and terrifying and then Ian not only saved the day, he was back ❤️ -- Kathy in PA, Wed, July 10 2024, 16:33:11
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