Ransom Note

Famous quotes containing the words ransom and/or note:

    “For even within his tent she accomplished his derision;
    She loosed one veil and another, standing unafraid;
    And he perished.”
    —John Crowe Ransom (1888–1974)

    “Poor old Jonathan Bing
    Went home and addressed a short note to the King:
    If you please will excuse me
    I won’t come to tea;
    For home’s the best place for
    All people like me!”
    —Beatrice Curtis Brown (1901–1974)