Of the guests, none except the Amarican notices this or sees the boy place a bowl of milk on the veranda just outside the open doors.
His talent as an author was soon discovered and when the time came to write the the Declaration of Independence at Philadelphia in 1776, the task of writing it was his. Millions have thrilled to his words:"We hold these truths to be self-evident,that all men are created equal ..."
He knew what he wanted and he wanted only this: to understand within his limits as a human being the nature of the universe and the logic and simplicity in its functioning.
Armstead is modest about the impact she's had. She says simply, "It makes me feel good to know my message got through to at least one young man."
What is important in both stories, however, is that honesty was seen as an important part of the American character.