Shana Abe Quote

Don’t allow yourself to waste that chance. Don’t succumb to any…distractions.I could only imagine my expression. Miss Swanston lowered her candy-red lashes and glanced back at Armand.Oh, I said, swallowing. No. Definitely not.Forgive me. He seems quite taken with you.The bite of roll lodged in my throat; I coughed. He isn’t, I assure you.Eleanore, it grieves me to correct you, but he is staring at you even now. He hasn’t been able to tear his eyes from you since we arrived.I couldn’t tell her the truth. I couldn’t say anything like, that’s I scowled down at my plate. He’s simply…Yes? she prompted, very mild.I searched for the right word. I don’t know what he is, I admitted finally, frustrated. Bored, I suppose.Yes, she said again, just as mild. I’m glad you’ve realized it, too.But I’m not dense. He’s nobility. I know-I know what I am. I know what to avoid.Good, Miss Swanston said once more, and gave me her wistful smile.