You're taller than I am, but I'm stronger, and meaner right this minute than you could ever imagine" - Lady Madelyne.

Papa, do you like my new friend?" Frances Catherine asked when they were halfway across the field. "I surely do." "Can I keep her?" "For the love of...No, you can't keep her. She isn't a puppy. You can be her friend, though," he hastily added before his daughter could argue with him. "Forever, papa?" She 'd asked her father that question, but Judith answered her. "Forever," she shyly whispered. Frances Catherine reached across her father's chest to take hold of Judith's hand. "Forever," she pledged.

You take my heart with you, my loving captor." "Nay, Madelyne. I am your captive in body and soul.

She wished she could understand her reaction to him. Why, her heart was pacing a wild beat again. Madelyne dared a quick look up and found Duncan was watching her intently. He looked so handsome. She wanted him to be ugly.

I love you. We’re getting married, and that’s the way it is. Get used to it.

As a matter of fact, she has refused to marry me.” “So when's the wedding?” Ramsey asked.

Do you have feelings for this kind man?" "You shouldn't ask her such a question," Frances Catherine said. "But do you, Gillian?