That sounded good, Daisy said with surprise.It sounded like a fish vomiting, Sarah said into the piano.A charming image, Honoria remarked.I don’t think fish do vomit, Daisy remarked, and if they did,...
Tengo una idea —dijo ella. Alguien ahogó una exclamación. Otro gimió. —Una idea brillante. —Y no es que no sean brillantes todas sus ideas —musitó Colin con su voz más afable. Lady Danbury lo hizo cal...
Sometimes . . . Anthony said in a halting voice, sometimes there are reasons for our fears that we can’t quite explain. Sometimes it’s just something we feel in our bones, something we know to be true...
Somebody up there is deuced mad at me, she yelled, and I want to know why!The heavens opened in earnest and within seconds she was soaked to the skin.Remind me never to question Your purposes again, s...
Simon winced as the man fought for words. He didn't appear to be stuttering so much as emotionally overcome, but it was never pleasant when one couldn't get a sentence out.
Siempre me pareció una tontería desear a una mujer que conversara apenar mejor que una oveja.
She sighed. It was a sad, weary sound, and it nearly broke his heart. You’re very kind to try to help me, she said, but I have already explored all of those avenues. Besides, I am not your responsibil...
She shrugged. I'm surprised your mother didn't inform you of my presence. Or Belle. She has spoken about you a great deal.His eyes narrowed as his heart sank. You've become friendly with Belle? He saw...
She hadn’t expected the world to be handed to her upon a golden platter, but she’d always assumed that if she worked hard enough for something, treated everyone the way she would like to be treated, t...
See? Margaret smiled, looking terribly pleased with herself. That's why you're in such a dither. His expression moved to the comical side of haughty. Men do not dither. Her expression moved to the rid...
Say whatever is in your heart, Violet said. Her lipstwisted wryly. And if that doesn’t work, I suggest thatyou take a book and knock him over the head with it.Hyacinth blinked, then blinked again. I b...
Once Spencer was safely out of the shop, John yanked her around to face him and said, 'What the hell do you think you’re doing?'Before she had a chance to answer him, Alex showed up at his side, grabb...
Now I want you to listen to me, he said in a low voice, taking her chin in his hand and forcing her to look at him. And listen carefully, because I'm only going to say this once. You are going to marr...
Nothing like trapping the gentlemen where they couldn't get away.
Not feeling very conversational this evening, are we?' Colin asked, breaking into his (admittedly tame) fantasies.'No,' Michael said, not appreciating the vague hint of condescension in the other man'...
Nonetheless, I can't help but be flattered that you noticed the latest addition to my collection, he said.She rolled her eyes. Because personal injuries are such a dignified thing to collect.Are all g...
Michael had to clutch the end of the table to keep from rising. He could have had Shakespeare at his side to translate, and still not have been able to explain why Colin‟s remark infuriated him so.
Maybe this, then, was the definition of love. When you wanted someone, needed her, adored her still, even when you were utterly furious and quite ready to tie her to the bed just to keep her from goin...
Love was the best present of all...
Let me try, he said, and he took the ends and positionedhimself in front of her mirror.She watched him for about two seconds before declaring,You’re going to have to go home.His eyes did not leave the...