The wily creature ate her shoe.
She cast for trout and mercenaries.
She studied up on her poisons.
Things got real around the table.
Pie was the only sensible option.
Illustration of an idealized American mother taking a perfect cherry pie out of the oven while her daughter looks on in amazement. Screen print, 1950s advertisement. — Image by © PoodlesRock/Corbis
Reason suggested baking a savory meatloaf.
The job had certain unexpected benefits.
He made shelter in place possible.
He trained her for unswerving compliance.
She half-listened, wishing he’d finish.
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