Nothing like trapping the gentlemen where they couldn't get away.

I had to do something," she said. "I couldn't just sit and wait for life to happen to me any longer.

She glared at him. "I'm not asking you to apologize." "Well, that's a relief.I doubt I could find the words.

Why don’t you purchase an Italian dictionary? I will assume the expense.” “I have one,” she said, “but I don’t think it’s very good. Half the words are missing.” “Half?” “Well, some,” she amended. “But truly, that’s not the problem.” He blinked, waiting for her to continue. She did. Of course. “I don’t think Italian is the author’s native tongue,” she said. “The author of the dictionary?” he queried. “Yes. It’s not terribly idiomatic.

Elizabeth, you resemble nothing so much as a hen trying to hatch a book.

I vow to spend the rest of my life keeping your hands and feet warm.

...I do not tell you often enough, dear Mother, how very grateful I am that I am yours. It is a rare parent who would offer a child such latitude and understanding. It is an even rarer one who calls a daughter friend. I do love you, dear Mama.