“Do
you read well?” asked the Countess.
“I
think so. Recently I have had very
little opportunity. And the bookshelf in
my room is empty so-“
“That
is easily remedied,” replied the Countess.
“Mother taught both of us,” Maggie continued. “Tom and I, from a young age.”
She was going to say more, but stopped herself. Stopped herself from repeating the words her
father used to illustrate the importance of reading: reading and power go hand
in hand he had said. The rich prefer to
keep the poor illiterate and ignorant.
Remember, Maggie: knowledge is power.
(from Dark Remains
by Sean McMahon)
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