And now I wish I hadn’t been civil, because he says he shall not despair! He is as stupid as Endymion!” “No, no!” said Alverstoke soothingly. “Nobody could be as stupid as Endymion!
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 HeyerI can't imagine what possessed you to propose to me." "Well that will give you something to puzzle over any time you can't sleep.
Georgette Heyer