Shannon Hale - Miri Quotes

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No matter that we could be beheaded for this, said Esa. Heads are overrated. Yes, they are so unfashionable, said Miri, imitating an Aslandian accent. This spring, ladies of style are wearing their feathers in their necks.

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Will you accompany me in this dance? he said, bowing and holding out his hand. No, thank you. Miri smiled. The prince frowned and looked and the chief delegate as if for assistance. Miri laughed self consciously. I, uh, I was teasing.

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For one thing, everyone there is so clever. Do they think me dull? Perhaps I should assure them that our goats enjoyed listening to me for hours on end. I am certain their bleats meant "Do go on, Miri, darling. You are immensely entertaining." Your immensely entertaining sister, Miri

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Throwing herself into learning helped Miri ignore the painful chill of solitude around her.

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Your head will be fine, said Miri. It's your neck you should worry about.

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