But dear, you hate to sew. I will be married soon. Lady Th… - Patricia A. McKillip

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But dear, you hate to sew.

I will be married soon. Lady Thiel says a woman with needlework in her hands is generally assumed to have no other thoughts in her head and can safely harbor any number of improprieties. That will come in handy, especially when I'm married to a wizard.

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Patricia Anne McKillip (February 29, 1948 – May 6, 2022) was an American author of fantasy and science fiction novels.

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