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When a kingdom rests on it, I always expect difficulty. Then, if there is none, no blame. But if there is, one is prepared.

When a kingdom rests on it, I always expect difficulty. Then, if there is none, no blame. But if there is, one is prepared.
– Geraldine Brooks

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  38. It’s remarkable how very many things there are that a king may not do. – Geraldine Brooks
  39. David set me to learn other skills, too, in those days of restless waiting. – Geraldine Brooks
  40. The problem was I always took the blame. But he was wrong. But I thought me taking the blame could fix it. – Dominic Riccitello

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