I comfort myself with the reflection that your wife will possibly be able to curb your desire--I admit, a natural one for the most part--to exterminate your fellows.
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 HeyerIf it comes to that," retorted Frederica, with spirt, " I am continually shocked by the things you don't scruple to say to me,cousin! You are quite abominable!" He sighed. "Alas, I know it! The reflection gives me sleepless nights.
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