“ Later, when she appeared before him in the sea-green gauze, he stared at her in great surprise, and said: By Jove, he had never thought she could look so well! Encouraged by this tribute, Hero showed… Georgette Heyer
“ Get up, brat, and for the lord's sake, smooth your hair! You look the most complete romp!'Miss Wantage did her best to comply with this direction, but without any marked degree of success. Fortunately… Georgette Heyer
“ 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… Georgette Heyer
“ 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.… Georgette Heyer
“ I was under the impression that I warned you that in London country ways will not do, Frederica!You did! she retorted. And although I can’t say that I paid much heed to your advice it so happens that… Georgette Heyer
“ 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… Georgette Heyer
“ It was some time before Hero came downstairs, but after about half an hour she put in an appearance, still wearing her silk and gauze ball-dress, but with her jewels discarded and her curls a little r… Georgette Heyer
“ 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 dus… Georgette Heyer
“ Did you come here alone, Kitten?''No, Maria is with me. She is my maid, and oh, I never knew how much she liked me until to-day, for she never seemed to like me at all! But- but she came to me when Sh… Georgette Heyer
“ Hero, who had not failed to notice Miss Milborne's roses, and George's haggard appearance, took the earliest opportunity that offered of following him to his retreat. Her tender heart ached for the pa… Georgette Heyer
“ 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… Georgette Heyer
“ George, who had been standing gripping the back of a chair, demanded in a voice which boded ill for the absent Viscount. 'What has Sherry done to you?'He has not done anything yet. That is why I had t… Georgette Heyer
“ 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… Georgette Heyer
“ 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… Georgette Heyer
“ 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… Georgette Heyer
“ Sherry was so much relieved to find that Hero had no wish to keep her unfortunate protege permanently in the spare bedroom that he agreed to this plan, even go so far as to hand over, upon demand, a b… Georgette Heyer
“ That's what you think of me, is it, girl? said his lordship, a glint in his eyes.Oh, no! she responded, dropping him a curtsy. It's what I , sir! You must know that my featherheaded Mama has taught me… Georgette Heyer
“ If you mention Bella's name to me again, Gil, I am likely to do you a mischief!' Sherry warned him. 'I never cared the snap of my fingers for that wretched girl, and if you are not assured of that, as… Georgette Heyer
“ Oh Lord! Don't, don't start rhapsodising over that cod again, darling! I can't bear it and I know you are going to! She laughed.You don't understand. It was because it was so typically English. Georgette Heyer
“ 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! Georgette Heyer
