The Rules

1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.

I’m not going to follow Rule #5 because this meme will be my quiz for the week.  I want more than 5 people to participate.  It can be whatever book is on hand.

“Then on holy days, when people come from all over the country to hear the services in the cathedral, we gather farthings galore.”

“It seems to me we might man the bridge on holy days only, and give you a fire out of the proceeds,” said Philip.

Paul looked anxious.

This is from The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.  Weighing in at 973 pages, it was given to me by my friend, Eric.  I think he was testing me to see how long it would take me to read it!  I am enjoying it very much, but am only on page 287. 

Let me hear from you.