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Date Posted: Wed, October 20 2021, 6:03:08
Author: kgp
Subject: Placeholder quote

The following quotation is from A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon. Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved. Chapter 114 Amanda


“What’s P-H-A-L-L-U-S?” Jemmy was asking his father.


“Another word for prick,” Roger said briefly. “Don’t bloody use it. Listen - can ye hear anything when ye listen to that stone?” He indicated Jamie’s ring lying on the table. Jem’s face lighted at the sight of it.


“Sure,” he said.


“What, from here?” Brianna said, incredulous. Jem looked around the circle of parents and grandparents, surprised at their interest. “Sure,” he repeated. “It sings.”


“Do ye think wee Mandy can hear it sing, too?” Jamie asked carefully. His heart was beating heavily, afraid to know, either way.


Jemmy picked up the ring and leaned over Mandy’s basket, holding it directly over her face. She kicked energetically and made noises - but whether because of the ring, or merely at the sight of her brother . . .


“She can hear it,” Jem said, smiling into his sister’s face.


“How do you know?” Claire asked, curious. Jem looked up at her, surprised.


“She says so

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[> This connection between Jem & Mandy always fascinates me. Great post! -- DianaH, Wed, October 20 2021, 7:55:33

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[> Thank you, kgp. I'll get ahold of you privately to fill you in. -- BetsyBFS, Wed, October 20 2021, 14:43:46

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[> I love the connection they have too and wonder about the bond between twins. Are there any here? -- Kathynin PA, Wed, October 20 2021, 16:14:02

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