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Date Posted: 19:25:59 02/01/08 Fri
Author: tlk2vicki
Subject: QUOTE OF THE DAY Saturday, February 2, 2008

The following quote is taken from Lord John and the Hand of Devils, Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Part III, “The Hero’s Return.” Copyright © 2007, Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.


A strange thought occurs to me. There is of course no point of similarity between yourself and Stapleton in terms of circumstance or character. And yet there is one peculiar commonality. Both you and Stapleton know. And for your separate reasons, cannot or will not speak of it to anyone. The odd result of this is that I feel quite free in the company of either one of you, in a way that I cannot be free with any other man.

You despise me; Stapleton would use me. And yet, when I am with you or with him, I am myself, without pretense, without the masks that most men wear in commerce with their fellows. It is . . . He broke off thinking, but there really was no way to explain further what he meant.

. . . most peculiar, he finished, smiling a little despite himself.


Thank you, Lord John disciples! Your comments were quite insightful as usual. I appreciate you taking the time to come to this Board and enjoy reading about our dear John.

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