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Hero soon lost interest in the conversation, and left her chair to go and look out of the window into the busy street. When the Viscount at last rose to go she was employed in drawing faces on the dusty window-panes. 'If ever I saw such a troublesome chit!' exclaimed Sherry. 'Now look at your glove! What's more, I dare say Stoke don't like to have his windows looking like that.' Mr. Stoke, watching in some amusement her ladyship's conscienc..
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hero-wantage
whimsical
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Georgette Heyer |
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24e7000
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Hero was left with Mr. Stoke, and at once shocked and enchanted him by confiding that she had no notion how many servants she ought to employ, but hoped he would not think it necessary for her to have too many. 'For I dare say I shan't know how to go on at all. At least, just at first I shall not, though I expect I shall soon get into the way of it.' Finally, it was decided that a cook, a butler, two abigails, and a page-boy or footman shou..
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hero-wantage
thoughtfulness
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Georgette Heyer |
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f878ad1
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Venetia was then twenty-two, perilously near to being on the shelf. 'Without ever having been *off* it, Sir John - though that's not precisely what I mean, only that its is a wicked shame, so beautiful as she is, and so full of liveliness, besides having the best disposition imaginable!
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Georgette Heyer |
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7840c5c
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I wish you will tell me some of the things *you* have done!' He looked up quickly from the dish he was serving, his eyes hardening. She met that searching stare with a little inquiring lift to her brows, and saw his lips curl into the sneer which had made her liken him to the *Corsair*. 'I think not,' he said dryly. 'I said *some* of the things you have done!' she exclaimed indignantly. 'You can't have spent your whole life getting into idi..
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Georgette Heyer |
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When Hero learned that she was now the owner of no fewer than three carriages and eight horses, she turned quite pink, and after struggling for a few moments to express herself suitably, stammered out: 'Oh, Sherry, it is just like K-King Cophetua and the beggar-maid!' 'Who the devil was he?' demanded Sherry. 'Well, I don't precisely remember, but he married a beggar-maid, and gave her everything she wanted.' 'Sounds to me like a hum,' said ..
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hero-and-anthony
hero-wantage
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Georgette Heyer |
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a540df9
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What is it, my dear delight?' She gave a tiny sigh, but shook her head, and looked up smilingly into his face. 'Mere irritation of the nerves, perhaps. Never mind it! I'm better now.' 'I do mind it.' He had been holding both her hands, but he released one, and drew a finger lightly across he brow. 'You mustn't frown, Venetia. Never in my presence, at all events!' 'Well, I won't!' she said obligingly. 'Are you smoothing it away - *stoopid*?
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Georgette Heyer |
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The dinner, which consisted of a broiled fowl with mushrooms, preceded by a dressed lobster and a delicacy of cockscombs served in wine-sauce, and followed by a pupton of pears, in the old style, and a trifle, was excellently cooked, and earned the Viscount's praise.
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hero-and-anthony
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Georgette Heyer |
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893bc8c
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But to have captivated such a man as Damerel into actually *wishing* to offer for you is a triumph indeed! For he must have mean tot reform his way of life, you know! There was never anything like it, and I don't scruple to own to you, my love that if it had been one of my daughters I should be as proud as a peacock.
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marriage
reform
proposal
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Georgette Heyer |
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6776bc5
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Don't waste a thought on any of the eligible suitors you've found for me, dear ma'am! There is more of mama in me than you have the least idea of, and the only eligible husband for me is a rake!
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marriage
suitors
rake
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Georgette Heyer |
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089478c
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No sooner had she been favored with a scathing description of this gentleman's errand than she conceived the notion of returning to the modiste who created them, two ball-dresses, one opera-cloak, and a delicious promenade dress, with gathered sleeves and a high, arched collar, which was designed to be worn with a Spanish lapeled coat of fine orange merino adorned with epaulets and a border of raised white velvet. Sherry, however, when she ..
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thoughtfulness
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Georgette Heyer |
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aaf9d4e
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I'll say no more about that, or I'll be falling into the dismals
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Georgette Heyer |
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1a1228a
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Are you aware, ma'am, that it is my intention to marry Lucilla myself?' There was a slight pause. Miss Fairfax said rather carefully, 'I was aware of it, sir, but I have always been at a loss to know why. [...]'
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Georgette Heyer |
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06ea843
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Within a month of their taking up their residence in Half Moon Street, it had been borne in upon his lordship that his wife was no more fit to carve her way through life than the kitten he called her. His lordship, who had never known responsibility, or shown the least ability to regulate his own career on respectable lines, found himself sole lord and master of a confiding little creature who placed implicit faith in his judgement, and rel..
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devotional
hero-and-anthony
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Georgette Heyer |
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a5f6530
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On the toodle last night, and not feeling quite the thing today?
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Georgette Heyer |
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432fb25
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Todo pesar va acompanado de
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Georgette Heyer |
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2dfb1cc
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Do you like pets better than toys and books? I always did, so I thought very likely you would too.
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Georgette Heyer |
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8d2683d
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But if Frederica was aware of my sentiments, and begged Cousin Alverstoke to intervene--!" She shuddered, and clasped her hands tensely together. "You see, he could, Harry! He could arrange for Endymion to be sent abroad, for instance, and then I think I should die. Oh, my dear brother, there's no one to help us but you, and I count on your support!"
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romance
love
charis
endymion
die
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Georgette Heyer |
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2f82db2
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Eugenia never wears modish gowns. She says there are more important things to think of than one's dresses." "What a stupid thing to say!" remarked Sophy. "Naturally there are, but not, I hold, when one is dressing for dinner."
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dresses
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Georgette Heyer |
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1ef3a73
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Julia stood for his youth, and the high hopes he had cherished; and although he might no longer yearn to possess her she would remain nostalgically dear to him while life endured. Yet,
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Georgette Heyer |
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01355f3
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A man whose raiment attracted attention, had said Mr Brummell, was not a well-dressed man.
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Georgette Heyer |
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7289ae9
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is my very ardent desire to be permitted to pay my addresses to you
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Georgette Heyer |
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ff6173f
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God knew she would ask nothing better than to be his wife, but she had sense enough to know that nothing but unhappiness could result from it. If he had loved her, if she had been of his world, approved by his family - but it was useless to speculate on the impossible.
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Georgette Heyer |
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b20f204
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you had as well go rabbit-hunting with a dead ferret as try to get past his butler!
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Georgette Heyer |
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96c88e0
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Simon, mark well my words! Wives are the devil and I know!' `In truth,' Alan sighed, `I am the only wise one amongst us all.' `Art a silly lad!' Fulk rumbled, and cast him an affectionate though fiery glance. `Alan speaks sooth for once,' Simon said, and placed his finger on Margaret's indignant lips. He had her in his arms again, and like a needle to the magnet, Jeanne had drawn near to her Geoffrey. `For Alan throughout hath known that n..
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romance
simon
margaret
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Georgette Heyer |
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4003024
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If the worst comes to the worst I can always take Evelyn's place, can't I?
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Georgette Heyer |
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15eaec7
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Lord Biddenden's instincts were patriarchal. He liked to see his brothers and sisters under his roof, and to feel that they depended upon him for guidance; and he was almost as anxious for their advancement as his own.
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Georgette Heyer |
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32c062a
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He was not at the moment in very good odour at Bow Street. Such epithets as Blockhead and Blunderer had been used in connection with his last case. 'Jeremiah Stubbs, miss,' said the Runner. 'I am here in the execution of my dooty.
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humor
bungler
bungling
comedic
comedy
bumbling
idiotic
humorous-quotes
idiot
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Georgette Heyer |
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8c8b061
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Them Frenchies!' 'Unchristian, that's what I call 'em,' responded Mr. Stubbs severely. 'I fair compassionate that wench.
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humor
moronic
idiots
comedy
idiotic
idiocy
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Georgette Heyer |
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ef10ceb
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Miss Allison realised with a slight sinking of the heart that she was to be made the recipient of confidences.
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Georgette Heyer |
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5f1ed04
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There is a corpse somewhere on the road to town. Mr Fox does not wish it there. Remove it!
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Georgette Heyer |
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d148290
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Oh, yes, well, if he must shoot highwaymen, it's very well, but to leave the poor man dead on the road - though I make no doubt he would have done the same to Vidal, for I believe they are horridly callous, these fellows - but that's neither here nor there. Vidal had no right to leave him. Now people will say that he is wickedly blood-thirsty, or something disagreeable, and it is quite true, only one does not want the whole world to say so.
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Georgette Heyer |
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bc92e83
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You have fallen into a fit of despondency, and there is not the least need! In fact, nothing could be more fatal, in any predicament! It encourages one to suppose that there is nothing to be done, when a little resolution is all that is wanted to bring matters to a happy conclusion.
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Georgette Heyer |
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400d525
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Your presence in England is extremely - shall we say enlivening? - Vidal. But I believe I shall survive the loss of it.
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Georgette Heyer |
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9b87e02
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I may be a little fool,' retorted Miss Challoner, plucking up spirit, 'but at least I meant it for the best. While as for you, my lord, you meant nothing but wicked mischief right from the start.
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Georgette Heyer |
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65ad87f
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Perceiving that she had constituted herself interpreter, M. Plancon opened negotiations with an impassioned plea to be preserved from these mad Englishmen who expected honest Frenchmen to understand their own barbarous language - and this in France, voyez-vous!
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Georgette Heyer |
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d62acf2
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Blister me if I can make head or tail of this coil. Vidal's damned lackeys are as close as a lot of oysters. Y'know, Leonie, the boy's a marvel, so he is. I never could keep a servant who didn't blab all my affairs to the world.
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Georgette Heyer |
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4417ff1
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But it was very stupid of me not to see that of course the friend of Juliana must be this Mary Challoner. It was stupid of you too, Rupert. More stupid.
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Georgette Heyer |
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202f4ae
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Damn this curst family nose!' said Ludovic. 'It'll ruin me yet.' 'That's what I'm thinking,' agreed Bundy.
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Georgette Heyer |
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b2a396c
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Just because I cut a lark with that stiff-rumped Exciseman you seem to think I'm as good as rope-ripe!
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Georgette Heyer |
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c80622b
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I'll tell you something else too; by the time we're through we shall have had all we can stand of this North woman. I wouldn't mind betting she thinks we have nothing better to do than run around in circles while she gets on with this three-act problem play of hers.
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murder
humorous
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Georgette Heyer |
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d519a89
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I could manage him,' she sighed. 'Oh, but I could!
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Georgette Heyer |
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0e4b267
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That Hugh's presence within walking distance of Biddenden Manor might not be conducive either to his happiness or to his self-esteem he did not allow to weigh with him, for he was a man with a strong sense of propriety, and he knew that it was his duty to feel affection for all his brothers and sisters.
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Georgette Heyer |
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acdce62
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she was generally considered to be a pretty woman; and, since she was as good-natured as she was foolish, she was almost universally liked.
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Georgette Heyer |
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0687cd3
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Dear Papa, it seemed, had not left his family in affluent circumstances; but he had certainly endowed them with good looks, a commodity in which they had been bred from earliest youth to trade to the best advantage.
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Georgette Heyer |