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Date Posted: Wed, November 02 2022, 10:24:29
Author: Kel
Subject: Quote of the day for Wednesday, November 2. Taken from Seven Stones to Stand or Fall, A Leaf on the Wind of all Hallows, p 246-48 kindle, Copyright Diana Gabaldon

Quote of the day for Wednesday, November 2. Taken from Seven Stones to Stand or Fall, A Leaf on the Wind of all Hallows, p 246-48 kindle, Copyright Diana Gabaldon

Frank meets Roger. This fascinates me, as Frank met Roger as a child, then later as a boy at the Reverend’s home. Frank and Claire talk about adoption, and Frank mentions Roger when saying no to adoption. He knows the mystery of Jerry’s death, at least that it is a mystery. And seeing the man Roger grew up to be, he probably would have been pretty happy that this is his son-in-law, a well-respected professor. Of course, I had to include “clever lad” as we later find out that is used in potty training (remember Roger is still in diapers here)! Wonder if this is where the usage came from!!

Seven Stones to Stand or Fall, A Leaf on the Wind of all Hallows, p 246-48 kindle

Did he have children of his own? Mum asked.
“No” he said, with what might have been a wistful look at wee Roger. “Not yet. I haven’t seen my wife in two years.” …

…Roger was paying no attention, struggling to get down. His gran set him reluctantly on the floor and he lurched over to Captain Randall, taking a firm grip on the Captain’s freshly creased trousers with both hands – hands greasy, she saw, with sardine oil and toast crumbs. The Captain’s lips twitched, but he didn’t try to detach Roger, just patted his head.
“Who’s a good boy, then?” he asked...

The Captain laughed out loud, and pulling out a handkerchief, carefully wiped the spittle off Roger’s face, causally going on to wipe the grubby paws as well…

“Of course it’s a fish,” he assured Roger. “You’re a clever lad, And a big help to your mummy, I’m sure.”

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[> I had forgotten about this meeting, Kel, thanks for posting it! As for "clever lad," I've like that expression since I first read it, and frequently use it while riding or schooling my horse, (though not in terms of potty training him!) -- DianaH, Thu, November 03 2022, 7:13:59


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