Nevertheless, 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 HeyerI daresay Freddy might not be a great hand at slaying dragons- but one has not the smallest need of a man who can kill dragons!
Georgette HeyerDid you imagine that you would make me believe ill of Sophy with your foolish and spiteful letter!' he demanded. 'You have tried to set me against her from the outset, but you over-reached yourself today, my girl! How dared you write in such terms to me! How could you have been so crassly stupid as to suppose that Sophy could ever need your countenance to set her right in the eyes of the world, or that I would believe one word of slander against her?
Georgette Heyer