Do you forget that I am your sister?โ โNo; Iโve never been granted the opportunity to forget it.
Georgette HeyerI wish you did return my regard," he said. "More than I have ever wished anything in my life! Perhaps you may yet learn to do so: I should warn you that I don't easily despair!
Georgette HeyerWill you marry me, vile and abominable girl that you are? Yes, but, mind, it only to save my neck from being wrung!
Georgette Heyer[...]if you talk any more flummery to me, Frederica, I shall give you one of myโerโicy set-downs!โ(Alverstoke)
Georgette Heyer