Cari Hislop > Quotes

“...May I hold your hand?"
"No, I may need it to push you down the stairs.”
― Cari Hislop, Taming the Shrew

“...But my babies might look like him; I don't want children with orange hair."
"Why not?"
"Because it's ugly."
"I like it."
"Well he won't marry you, you're old and stink like laudanum."
"Pity.”
― Cari Hislop, Taming the Shrew

“This is a pleasant little room. The greenish-blue colour makes your lovely hair look like polished copper."
"Save your cant for the deaf. How do you take your tea?”
― Cari Hislop, Taming the Shrew

“I'd be honoured to marry you Miss Browne."
"Yes, I'm sure. Who else would be stupid enough to marry a penniless de Vere? I've had my solicitor draw up a legal document this morning. You'll sign away your rights to my inheritance and I'll give you a clothing allowance and monthly spending money. Gamble a farthing and I'll poison you.”
― Cari Hislop, Taming the Shrew