Runnin's not a bad thing, sir, so long as you're runnin' towards somethin' good.
A story helps folks face the world, even when it frightens 'em. And a lie does the opposite. It helps you hide.
Stories come in all different kinds." Hester scooted closer, clearly enjoying the subject at hand. "There's tales, which are light and fluffy. Good for a smile on a sad day. Then you got yarns, which are showy-yarns reveal more about the teller than ...