“It spun faster and faster then everything was still. Absolutely still.”

“Then everything was still. Absolutely still.”

“There is no water and still less soap. We have no city, but lots of hope.”

“I told him that I believe all things in nature bear the mark of their Maker. The eagle, the owl, and the wind.We sat silently for a long moment, understanding that we are not so different really.”

“Oh, man," said Jack. "Everyone was nice to us when we looked rich. Now it feels like the whole world's against us.”

“Charles is going to be fine," said Annie. "Yep," said Jack with a smile. "He never even knew that it was us who helped him." "That's the best way to help someone, I think," said Annie. "Why?" asked Jack. "Then you know you're not helping them just to get a lot of credit," said Annie. "You're helping because it's the right thing to do.”

“I love teaching. It's a job that lasts forever. Whatever you teach children today travels with them far into the future.”