Georgette Heyer Quotes

Vicky had enlivened the Sabbath by coming down to breakfast in abbreviated tennis-shorts, and a sleeveless shirt.

Will you go with me to Wells, ma’am, or will you not?’ ‘Yes, sir,’ said Abby meekly. ‘If you are quite sure you wouldn’t prefer Miss Butterbank’s company to mine!’ The carriage had drawn up in front o...

You asked me for a rhyme, De Vangrisse reminded him.So I did! A rhyme for tout and fou, and you gave me chou!Whereupon you threw your wig at me, and I fled.

You see, I am not pretty, not in the least, never was, and so I have to be odd. Nothing for it! It answers delightfully.

Finding that she was determined to get to the bottom of what seemed to him a very trivial affair, extricated himself without hesitation or compunction by advising her to apply to Vincent for informati...

A jaw like a mastiff's, a frame like a giant's, eyes like two daggers, a smile like a tiger's snarl,Bernard murmured.Aye, he is all that!! Master Herbert said.A murrain be on him! And when I came to h...

Bustle about Noddy, or we shant be in time to snabble any of the lobster patties.

Cecy, help me to collect the ducklings, and put them back into the box! If we were to place your muff on top of them they will very likely believe it to be their mother, and settle down!

Dash it, they've got no heads!''No, but you see, Freddy, they are so very old! They have been damaged.' explained Miss Charing.'Damaged! I should rather think so! They haven't got any arms either! Wel...

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 t...

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 q...

Have you considered what people would be bound to say?’ Frederick said. ‘No, nor do I propose to burden my head with anything that interests me so little!’ retorted Mr Beaumaris.

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 wa...

Humble myself? 'Fore Gad, you must be mad!Belike I am; but I tell you Tracy, that if your passion is love, 'tis a strange one that puts yourself first. I would not give a snap of a finger for it! You...

I am not quite sober you know. In fact, I am drunk, but I cannot help feeling this is all a trifle, shall we say, irregular?

I daresay Freddy might not be a great hand at slaying dragons, but you may depend upon it none of those knight-errants would be able to rescue one from a social fix, and you must own, Meg, that one ha...

I do think,’ said Kitty fervently, ‘that Freddy is the most truly chivalrous person imaginable!’ Freddy’s sister, regarding her with awe, opened her mouth, shut it again, swallowed, and managed to say...

I knew you’d make a champion wife, love!’ ‘On the contrary! My husband will live under the cat’s foot.’ ‘I’m very partial to cats,’ offered the Major hopefully.

I wish to God I might induce her to mind me!' he ejaculated.

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 brow...