People who start a sentence with personally (and they're always women) ought to be thrown to the lions. It's a repulsive habit.
Georgette HeyerYou may have married her, but she is mine. Do you think I shall let you take her? She may be ten times your wife, but, by God, you shall never have her.
Georgette HeyerHoratia said eagerly: "Oh, you will take m-me instead?" "No," said Rule, with a faint smile. "I won't do that. But I will engage not to marry your sister. It's not necessary to offer me an exchange, my poor child." "B-but it is!" said Horatia vigorously. "One of us m-must marry you!
Georgette Heyer[...]my memory is reasonably goodโunlike yours, dear sir!โ โMine is erratic,โ he said imperturbably. โI remember only what interests me.
Georgette Heyer