Oh, yes, she's unusual!' he said bitterly. 'She blurts our whatever may come into her head;she tumbles from one outrageous escapade into another;she's happier gromming horses and hobnobbing with stable-hands than going to parties; she's impertinent; you daren't catch her eye for fear she should start to giggle; she hasn't any accomplishments; I never saw anyone with less diginity; she's abominable, and damnably hot at hand, frank to a fault, and-a darling!
Georgette HeyerWell, you have the right to make a sacrifice of yourself, but I'll be damned if I'll let you sacrifice me!
Georgette HeyerNevertheless, she did not weep, because, for one thing, it would have made her eyes red, and another, it would be of very little use.
Georgette HeyerMy dearest goose, why didn't you trust me, when I assured you that you might?' he countered. 'I have cherished throughout the believe that you would confide in me, and you see I was quite right.
Georgette HeyerMy dear girl, you don't consent to an abduction! You consent to an elopement, and I knew you wouldn't do that.
Georgette Heyer