And what renders him so unmarriageable?โ Eloise asked. Francesca leveled a serious stare at her older sister. Eloise was mad if she thought she should set her cap for Michael. โWell?โ Eloise prodded. โHe could never remain faithful to one woman,โ Fran-cesca said, โand I doubt youโd be willing to put up with infidelities.โ โNo,โ Eloise murmured, โnot unless heโd be willing to put up with severe bodily injury.
Julia QuinnReformed rakes make the best husbands,"Violet said. "Rubbish and you know it." -Anthony to Violet
Julia QuinnFrancesca: It's still a bit cold yet. Michael: Never stopped John and me. Francesca: Yes, well, you're Scottish. Your blood circulates quite well half frozen.
Julia QuinnYou might wish to revisit your understanding of the word everything.โ Gregory turned to his mother. โVocabulary and comprehension were never her strong suits.โ Violet rolled her eyes. โEvery day I marvel that the two of you managed to reach adulthood.โ โAfraid weโd kill each other?โ Gregory quipped. โNo, that Iโd do the job myself.
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