How old are you Johnny" she asked.
Sixteen."
And what's that-a boy or a man?"
He laughed. "A boy in time of peace and a man in time of war.

Esther Forbes

Tag: american-war-of-independence

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We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill...we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up.

Esther Forbes

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If you can't do, you'd best shut up about it.

Esther Forbes

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If you can't do, you had best shut up. He started to slam the door, thought better of it. If you can't do, you'd best not slam doors.

Esther Forbes

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Just like the sun coming up yonder out of the sea, pushing rays of light ahead of it.

Esther Forbes

Tag: descriptive similies

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