“the fighting machines that kept the country safe, and, the coffers full.”

“It was the twenty-first of June and Bitsy announced a Summer Solstice party.”

“everyone is lied to for his or her own good. A mother telling a child it will be okay. A lover telling a lover I will always love you. Politicians promising a better and brighter future. Generals and admirals insisting war begets peace.”

“the fighting machines that kept the country safe, and, the coffers full.”