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Date Posted: Wed, March 08 2023, 17:41:02
Author: kgp
Subject: QOTD for Thursday, March 9, 2023

The following quotation is from Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon. Copyright 2003 All Rights Reserved Chapter 13 Barber, Barber, Shave A Pig



“Mr. Byrd.” he said, making space for Tom to approach closer. “You are our chief expert on the art of shaving; what can you tell us about this?”

Nostrils pinched against the reek of the corpse, Tom the barber’s son motioned for the lantern to be brought closer, and leaned down, squinting in professional fashion along the planes of the body.

“Well,” he said judiciously, “he does it - did it, I mean - regular. More like, someone did it for him - a nice professional bit of work. See, there’s no cuts, nor yet no scraping - and that’s an awkward bit, round there.” He pointed, frowning. “Hard to manage by yourself, I should think.”

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[> What still amazes me is how Diana can set the scene, show each individual’s emotions, explain some of the backstory in a few sentences of genius words and conversations! Today and yesterday’s quotes are perfect examples. I’m there! Smelling it, stomach clenching, anxious, curious but scared………. I’m so glad we do QOTD ❤️ -- Kathy in PA, Thu, March 09 2023, 4:41:17


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[> [> Kathy in PA, you are spot on! So much of Tom's character comes through in just a short passage. -- DianaH, Thu, March 09 2023, 8:32:34


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