I Like Writing About Friends.

She Sat Down At The Table And Spent A Good Hour Talking About Her Husband. She Told Judith How They'd Met, How He Relentlessly Pursued Her, And Finished By Mentioning Just A Hundred Or Two Of His Special Qualities. The Only Thing The Man Wasn't Capable Of Was Walking On Water… Yet. Judith Made That Comment When Her Friend Paused For Breath.

I Am Not A Poor Child, Lady Eleanor," Madelyne Announced, Letting Her Anger Sound In Her Voice. "duncan Won't Marry You. He Won't Sign The Contracts. He'd Have To Give Up His Greatest Treasure In Order To Marry You." "and What Be That Treasure?" Lady Eleanor Inquired, Her Voice Mild. "why, I'm Duncan's Greatest Treasure. He'd Be A Fool To Give Me Up," She Added. "and Even You Must Know That Duncan Is Anything But A Fool.

Respect Was Earned, Not Demanded, But Dignity Was Taught By Example.

I Know The Truth Now. You've Figured Out I'm Falling In Love With You And You're Trying To Make Me Stop By Hurting Me This Way. Well It Won't Work.

You've Given Me Value, Dun­can. In My Heart I Know I Mat­ter To You.