“That’s another thing about emperors—and regents,” Gareth said. “They aren’t very fond of changes, even if the changes are for the better.”

— Lloyd Alexander

Source: Time Cat (1963), Chapter 9 “Secret Journeys” (p. 91)

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American children's writer 1924–2007

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