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| f8ec174 | It was incomprehensible to her that anyone should be amused by such a circumstance, but both Gilly and Gideon plainly thought it excessively funny, so she smiled dutifully, realizing the truth of her mama's dictum, that there was never any knowing what stupidities men would find diverting. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 9cee712 | Good God, the fellow's a dead bore!' 'He is, of course, but there's no saying he wouldn't be a good husband, for he is very kind, and honourable and -- and respectable, which I believe are excellent qualities in a husband.' 'No doubt! But not in *your* husband! | husbands | Georgette Heyer | |
| 39e1c9d | Good God, my love, what is amiss?' 'That man!' choked Miss Grantham. 'That devil!' 'Oh, heavens, you have quarrelled with Ravenscar again!' cried her ladyship. 'Don't tell me you have had him put in the cellar! I can't bear it! | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 2374297 | Yes, but if you cannot clear your name, what then are we to do?" she demanded. "Forget we ever met!" said Ludovic with a groan. This Spartan resolve did not commend itself to Eustacie at all. Two large tears sparkled on the ends of her eyelashes, and she said in a very forlorn voice; "But me, I have a memory of the very longest!" | romance | Georgette Heyer | |
| 9be6ebd | He is clearly unhinging. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| a0a6424 | Yes, Nicky, but you think I know everything because I never tell you anything I am not quite certain of | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 9510320 | Sir, do you know how they were used to fill balloons, and how they now do it?" "No," said Alverstoke. "I've no doubt, however, that I soon shall." He was right. From then on Felix, who had acquired a tattered copy of the History and Practice of Aerostation, maintained a flow of conversation, largely informative, but interspersed with eager questions." | humor | Georgette heyer | |
| 75b699f | Levity was ever your besetting sin,' he said severely. 'Let me tell you that it is not at all becoming in a female! It leads you into talking a deal of improper nonsense. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 7ac35ce | Miss Milborne rose to her feet somewhat suddenly. '"I" send for George?' she repeated, in stupefied notes. 'Have you taken leave of your senses?' 'No, of course I have not! You must know that there can be nothing he would not do for your sake! You have only to beg him-' 'I would sooner die an old maid!' Startled by the suppressed passion in the Beauty's voice, Hero could only blink at her in surprise. Miss Milborne pressed her hands to her .. | isabella-milborne | Georgette Heyer | |
| f127114 | Thought the world of you, did Kitten. Wouldn't hear a word against you; wouldn't even admit you can't drive well enough for the F.H.C. That shows you! Always seemed to me she only thought of pleasing you. If she took a fancy to do something she shouldn't, only had to tell her you wouldn't like it, and she'd abandon it on the instant. Used to put me in mind of that rhyme, or whatever it was, I learned when I was a youngster. Something about .. | hero-wantage loving-and-giving nursery-rhyme | Georgette Heyer | |
| 0168ea4 | No, but on the other hand you don't enact me Cheltenham tragedies when I've barely swallowed my breakfast. | regency-romance | Georgette Heyer | |
| ca52c3c | that if you were offered the choice between a splendid body or a splendid mind you would choose the mind, because it would long outlast the body. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| c0a77de | It was not until dinner was nearly over that the Viscount noticed that he was being waited on by his valet. Since the party consisted of Lord Wrotham, the Honorable Ferdy Fakenham and Mr. Ringwood, he had no hesitation in demanding the reason for this departure from the normal, freely hazarding the guess that Groombridge was lying incapable on the pantry floor. Bootle, who disapproved of such unceremonious behavior, returned a noncommittal .. | hero-wantage hospitality | Georgette Heyer | |
| 4fce37b | It seemed to Kitty a pity that her new friend's mind was set so irrevocably upon marriage, but her suggestion that Olivia might seek an eligible situation as a governess met with no favour at all. Olivia stared at her with dismay in her big eyes, and unequivocally stated her preference for death. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 2464cc1 | Best thing she could do. Going to take her to stay with my grandmother.' 'By Jove!' exclaimed Ferdy, much struck. 'Devilish good notion of yours, Gil! As long as she ain't dead.' 'Of course she ain't dead!' said Mr Ringwood, with a touch of impatience. 'How could I take Kitten to stay with her if she was? | gil grandmother | Georgette Heyer | |
| 9a866b1 | Dashed if I didn't receive a letter from him this morning! Yes, and what's more, I had to pay sixpence for it, which I'd as lief not have done. It ain't that I grudge sixpence, but what I mean is, why the deuce should I have to give sixpence for a thing I'd as soon not have? | Georgette Heyer | ||
| c249aa9 | His lordship preserved his control over himself with a strong effort. After a moment of inward struggle, he said: 'Drawing the bustle with a vengeance, weren't you? No, don't cry! It might have been worse. But what possessed you, you little simpleton, to throw good money after bad? For I know very well you went a second night to that curst hell! Had you no more sense than to allow yourself to be plucked again? Good God! is gaming in your bl.. | hero sherry | Georgette Heyer | |
| 0fb6cd3 | He had a singularly charming smile, and it ensured for him, no matter how exacting might be his demands, the uncomplaining exertions of his servants. He was perfectly well aware of that, just as he was aware of the value of the word of praise dropped at exactly the right moment; and he would have thought himself extremely stupid to withhold what cost him so little and was productive of such desirable results. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 012dc40 | But it is infamous that they have not told you!' declared Eustacie. 'Je n'en reviendrai jamais!' 'If it's all the same to you, miss, I'd just as soon you'd talk in a Christian language,' said Mr. Stubbs. | comedy french-language humor humour humourous humourous-quote idiocy idiotic idiots | Georgette Heyer | |
| 26ab479 | You do mean to remain, then?' 'If I get what I want.' 'The Dower House?' 'Nay, that's a small matter! I'll tell you what it is one of these days, but I'm not so very sure I can get it yet, so happen I'll do best to keep it to myself.' 'Well, I wouldn't tell anyone!' she exclaimed. 'The thing is you might say I'd no hope of getting it,' he explained. An odd little smile came into his eyes as he saw her puzzled frown. 'I'd be all dashed down .. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 16ac488 | Much discomposed, Freddy made inarticulate noises. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| b9c532c | No, he was not as handsome as poor Wrotham, whose dark, stormy beauty troubled her dreams a little. Wrotham was a romantic figure, particularly when his black locks were disheveled through his clutching them in despair. | physical-beauty romantic | Georgette Heyer | |
| 8e71dce | Damme, I've been waiting for you to come home these three hours, with nothing to do but read some dashed book or other!' Hero found the thought of his spending an evening at home with a book so droll that she broke into a peal of laughter, which was so infectious that his lordship was obliged to join in. They went upstairs together in excellent accord, and when they parted outside Hero's door, Sherry did her the honor of informing her that.. | hero-and-anthony | Georgette Heyer | |
| 4ebdb93 | This is my cousin, by the way. I dare say you know of him. He is very wicked and kills people in duels. Vidal, this is Frederick. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| f6830d7 | Unfortunately, you, Sir Tristram, knowing nothing of me, and being possessed of a tyrannical disposition - I beg your pardon?' 'I did not speak,' replied Sir Tristram, eyeing her frostily. Miss Thane met his look with one of liquid innocence. 'Oh, I quite thought you did!' 'I choked,' explained Sir Tristram. 'Pray continue! You had reached my tyrannical disposition. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 8d4a751 | His lordship detested independently-minded subordinates. It was not the business of his officers to think for themselves. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 4758ab7 | Let me tell you, sir, that if you wish to be accepted into Bath society you will do well to mend your manners!' retorted Abby. 'I've none to mend, and not the smallest wish to be accepted into Bath, or any other, society. | manners | Georgette Heyer | |
| 3379141 | She accepted the tea he had brought, with a word of thanks and a charming smile, but could not resist the impulse to ask him if he was not ravished by Neroli's voice. He replied promptly: 'Not entirely. A little too much , don't you agree?' 'Ah, I perceive that you are an expert!' said Abby, controlling a quivering lip. 'You must enlighten my ignorance, sir! What does that mean, if you please?' 'Well, my Latin is pretty rusty, but I sho.. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 2cc27c9 | She had every intention of maintaining her punctilious civility, and might have done so had he not said, as he took his seat beside her in the carriage he had hired for the evening: 'I wish I had ordered a hot brick to be provided.' 'Thank you, but there was not the least need to do so: I don't feel at all cold.' 'I daresay icebergs don't feel cold either, but I do! | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 17e5497 | Hero might have enjoyed the evening spent at Almack's Assembly Rooms, but it had not been one of unmixed pleasure for her escort, while for one other person it had been an evening of almost unleavened annoyance. Miss Milborne, seeing the most ardent of her admirers enter the rooms with Hero on his arm, had suffered something in the nature of a shock. Never before had she seen George in attendance on any other lady than herself! When he came.. | hero-wantage isabella-milborne jealousy love-triangle | Georgette Heyer | |
| 8aa8d90 | Downright malten-hearted, that's me!' 'Yes, but I don't think you are! Well, how could you be? You are a soldier!' 'Ay, and a terrible time I had of it, keeping in the rear,' he said, falling into reminiscent vein. 'When I wasn't being a Belem-ranger - that's what we - they! - used to call the fellows who were always going off to hospital in Lisbon, you know-' 'No doubt that's how you became a Major!' she interrupted. 'No, you're out th.. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| 94255e8 | A man who would contract the mumps,' declared Cecilia, 'would do anything!' Lady Ombersley saw nothing unreasonable in this pronouncement, nor was she surprised that his lordship's unromantic behaviour had given Cecilia a distaste for him. | regency | Georgette Heyer | |
| b083dc9 | The Lady Serena, never remarkable for propriety, stared incredulously, and exclaimed: 'What in the world brings you here, I should like to know?' 'So should I!' retorted his lordship. 'How well we should have suited, Serena! So many ideas as we have in common! | Georgette Heyer | ||
| bf8c9ba | But if I find this Marquis don't know the difference between master and tyrant, not one penny will I settle on Emma, and we'll see what he and Sukey have to say to that!' 'I'm afraid, ma'am, that Emily's fortune is a matter of indifference to him.' 'Oh, it is, is it? Well, if Emily's been pushed into this against her will, I'll go up to London, and tell his lordship who I am, and what I mean to do, which is to hire a house in the best par.. | Georgette Heyer | ||
| fbd9e66 | Real is a hard word", he said. "Almost as hard as true, or now..." | Susan Cooper | ||
| 5f01bf2 | He was not for that moment a human being, but a frenzied creature possessed by rage, turned into an animal. All that could be seen in him was the urge to hurt, and it was, as it always will be, the most dreadful sight in the world. | immaturity malice violence | Susan Cooper | |
| 1fb2c16 | I do not believe any power can possess the mind of a man or woman... I believe in God-given free will, you see. I think nothing is forced on us, except by other people like ourselves. I think our choices are our own. | choice free-will satan | Susan Cooper | |
| 83c9b81 | The snow lay thin and apologetic over the world. | Susan Cooper | ||
| 325bb9b | Tommy looked blank. "What's a flashlight?" "You don't have flashlights?" Jessup said. "Jeeze! A cylinder, like, with batteries inside it, and a light bulb behind glass at one end--" Tommy's blue eyes glinted dangerously. "We have a thing in Scotland that's a cylinder too. Very thin, made of wood, with graphite in the center. We call it a pencil." Jessup hooted. "You think we don't have pencils?" "You think we don't have flashlights?" Tommy .. | flashlight humor pencil scotland | Susan Cooper | |
| 896f208 | Writing is one of the loneliest professions in the world because it has to be practiced in this very separate private world, in _here_. Not in the mind; in the imagination. And I think it is possible that the writing of fantasy is the loneliest job of the lot, since you have to go further inside. You have to make so close a connection with the unconscious that the unbiddable door will open and the images fly out, like birds. | Susan Cooper | ||
| a5b9524 | She understood about the comfort you can get from a small separate world, whether it's a theatre or a basketball team or the inside of a book. | Susan Cooper | ||
| fcec2b4 | Every human being who loves another loves imperfection, for there is no perfect being on this earth--nothing is so simple as that. | imperfection love | Susan Cooper | |
| 255733a | The Three Elders of the World,' he said, 'are the Owl of Cwm Cawlwyd, the Eagle of Gwernabwy, and the Blackbird of Celli Gadarn. | Susan Cooper | ||
| 0665ed4 | In the name of King Arthur, and of the old world before the dark came. | Susan Cooper |