Quotation

"I've been appointed guardian," said Uncle Edward. "Whose guardian?" I asked. Uncle Edward gave me the most curious look. "Why, your guardian. Yours and Gideon's.' A nail driven through my heart! "Your aunt and I have always wanted more children," he said. "She's never gotten over losing little Eddie, you know." My hands began to jump involuntarily. I clasped them to keep them still. "I don't need a guardian. I'm fourteen. I'm at the top of my class. I can manage a household and take care of Gideon." "The law says otherwise." ------ Tears blurred my eyes. Not tears of sadness. Tears of hot anger.